Western Trust chief executive Neil McGuckian
Police said it received a report at around 2.15pm on Saturday, August 14, that three to four protestors had come into the Foyle Arena via the exit doors, carrying leaflets and a megaphone.
They were said to have “shouted abuse at a number of pregnant women attending the clinic, who were clearly upset by what happened”.
Said Mr McGuckian: “The Western Trust was running a special Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic for pregnant women at the Foyle Arena when a number of individuals entered the vaccination centre via an exit door and acted in an inappropriate and intimidating manner towards staff, volunteers and those women attending the clinic.
“They were safely ejected from the premises, however I want to extend my sincere thanks to all of our staff and volunteers at the Foyle Arena who were present on Saturday for the way they dealt with this difficult and challenging incident.
“As a Trust we will not tolerate abusive or inappropriate behaviour towards our staff and volunteers delivering health and care services.
“We would encourage anyone with any information to support the ongoing PSNI investigation into the incident, by contacting them on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1021 of 14/8/21.
“To members of the general public, including pregnant women, we would repeat the public health message that everyone eligible should take up the offer of a vaccination and not to be put off by the actions of others.
“It’s important to stop the spread of COVID-19.
“Therefore we advise everyone in our society, including pregnant women and those who have delivered within the last 6 weeks to come and get vaccinated.”
