Police had fired two plastic baton rounds during rioting in the Sandy Row area of Belfast.
Those involved in violence which erupted following anti-immigration protests in Belfast will be dealt with “using the full force of the law”, a senior police officer has vowed.
He said four arrests had been made, adding that police “will be using every tool at our disposal to identify those involved”. The violence on Saturday night followed unrest earlier in the day after businesses were attacked when an anti-immigration protest moved through the city. He said: “So far, we have made four arrests for a number of offences including disorderly behaviour, assault on police, taking part in an un-notified procession, riotous behaviour and possession of fireworks without a licence.
“To date we have received 13 reports of criminal damage but we expect to receive more as the days progress. “I would strongly urge anyone who was involved in yesterday’s rioting and disorder to think long and hard about their actions and the devastating impact this has had on local communities.Mr Beck denied that police had been caught unprepared by events, insisting they had a significant operation in place.
“Those involved should be quickly brought before the courts and we appeal to anyone with information to provide that information to the PSNI.The SDLP and Green Party have called for an emergency recall of Belfast City Council to discuss the violence.
Sandy Row Ormeau Road South Belfast
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