Northern Ireland immigration riots: PSNI reports further violence with attacks on property in south Belfast and officers coming under attack in east of city

The PSNI has reported further race-related violence overnight, with attacks on property in south Belfast and officers coming under attack in the east of the city.

In south Belfast officers dealt with criminal damage to property including a car being set on fire and a window of a house being broken in Benburb Street. Windows of a house were also smashed in Kilburn Street.

Meanwhile, in east Belfast a number of bins were set on fire in Castlereagh Street and police were attacked by a group of masked men who threw bricks and masonry at officers in Flora Street. No officers were injured in the attacks.

Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones said: “Our officers dealt with a fifth night of incidents such as criminal damage, disorder and arson.

On Monday night, riot teams were deployed to Sandy Row, close to a the Sham supermarket that was set on fire, as a petrol bomb and stones were thrown at officers.Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye. day night.placeholder image
On Monday night, riot teams were deployed to Sandy Row, close to a the Sham supermarket that was set on fire, as a petrol bomb and stones were thrown at officers.Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye. day night.

“Those who are intent on causing disorder or committing offences, need to think of the consequences of their actions.

“Yesterday we issued six images of people we want to speak to in relation to this recent disorder. One individual has since been identified and we thank the public for their assistance with this. Please look at these images and let us know if you can identify any of these individuals.

“I am also appealing to the public directly, do not let these criminals hide in your community. Anyone with any information which can help identify any of these individuals should contact us.

"We have set up a Major Incident Public Portal for people to submit information, images and footage. Photos and footage, including CCTV, mobile phone or dash-cam footage, can be shared with police through the Major Incident Public Portal at the Public Portal [click here to access]."

See images of people police wish to speak to in relation to disorder here [click here to access].

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