O’Dowd expresses shock at attack on Portadown College pupils

Education Minister John O’Dowd has expressed shock at the attack on Portadown College pupils during a trip to Manchester.

The Minister said:

“I am saddened to learn that a group of our young people have been attacked and injured during a school trip to Manchester. I understand that some pupils required hospital treatment and my thoughts go out to those that have been hurt during this incident. My Department are on hand to provide help and advice to the school should they require it.”

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