Ex-UDA boss supports Ballymoney protest against sex offender

A former leader of the UDA has praised a local protest against a sex offender in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. The individual in question, Ivor Kissick, had been living in the Glebeside estate after moving from another town. He was convicted 13 years ago for secretly filming a woman without her knowledge. Recently, signs alerting residents about Kissick’s presence appeared around the estate. Local loyalists organized a campaign to have him removed, stating he was living there under a different name. Police reported they attended a peaceful protest in the Hamilton Park area and confirmed it went smoothly. Marcus Boreland, the former UDA leader, expressed his support for the protest on social media, congratulating the community for their action. Kissick pleaded guilty in 2012 to several counts of voyeurism and had previously faced legal trouble for taking inappropriate photos. Originally from Portstewart, Kissick was forced to leave his last home after being discovered as a voyeur. Despite changing his name, local residents recognized him, leading to the protests. The event gained attention on a loyalist Facebook page, which praised the community efforts to keep women and children safe. Boreland is a prominent figure in the area, known for his past criminal activities and involvement in the UDA. He has faced legal issues before and has a history of making threats.