The DUP condemned threats of violence but did not rule out continuing to meet with the LCC, saying it will 'engage with people from across loyalism' to 'emphasise democratic politics'.
The DUP has been urged to end all engagement with a group representing loyalist paramilitaries which appeared to threaten a return to violence.
A letter issued by the LCC, an umbrella organisation which represents the UVF, factions of the UDA and Red Hand Commando, said speculation of joint authority had "raised tensions".The group said activists were "working tirelessly" to "restrain loyalists from lashing out in unproductive ways". The DUP, which has previously met with the the LCC, was asked if it would continue to engage with the group in the wake of their statement.
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The alleged attack was just hours away from being put into action when it was averted, loyalist sources told the Belfast Telegraph.
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