The Silver Ninjas

Members of a group that have been dubbed “The Silver Ninjas” have been spotted in several locations throughout the city of Belfast. The Group is thought to be made up of members reportedly ranging between 68 and 94 years of age who through a third party have released the following statement -
“We, The Silver Ninjas feel it is time we made this city a better, safer place for its citizens. Due to a rising number of incidents involving our fellow Silver Brethren we have felt it impossible to stand back and do nothing. We shall not rest until the streets are safe (excluding 8pm – 9 pm every Sunday when we retreat to our secret Ninja Lair to watch Antiques road show [in the event that 1990’s Antiques themed romp Lovejoy should be brought back we shall also be watching it too but apart from that we’re here 24/7] if you don’t like it you can bugger off”.

The PSNI have appealed for the group to disband and urge any citizen who is thinking of taking the law in their own hands to “stop it right now!”

It is thought that the group have drawn inspiration from a similar group hailing from New York calling themselves “Pensioners with a penchant for justice” who have attracted huge public support from young and old alike in and around the city.

PSNI spokesperson Ryan Adams had this to say “I love New York, but you need to leave policing to the police, it’s a difficult job but we are fully trained professionals and do not need amateur vigilantes (no matter how well meaning they are) out on the streets”.

This has done nothing to dissuade an ever increasing amount of citizens to voice their support for the group; one lady when interviewed had this to say “They’re great so they are, the peelers don’t help us sure they don’t. Know what I mean like”

Belfast city residents will just have to see how this situation plays out but one thing’s for sure. The Silver Ninjas are here to stay (excluding Sundays from 8 – 9pm).