Northern Ireland riots: Nine more police officers injured during loyalist violence as Naomi Long says politicians fanned flames belfasttelegraph.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from belfasttelegraph.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Dozens of Northern Irish police officers were inured over the Easter weekend when loyalists clashed with law enforcement officers due to growing dissatisfaction with.
[06/04/21] NI wide disorder - update
NI wide disorder - update
Nine officers have been injured during disorder last night (Monday, 5th April) bringing the total number of police officers injured during recent violence to 41.
Last night s disorder occurred in Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and Ballymena and started shortly after 6pm. There was also disorder in Derry/Londonderry.
During the disorder in these areas, petrol bombs and masonry were thrown at officers as they worked to restore order in the areas.
The nine officers were injured during disorder in Ballymena after Tactical Support Group officers were attacked after police attempted to engage with those present at an un-notified procession in the town, in the Crebilly Road area, at around 9:35pm. The officers are expected to be able to return to duty today.
Police officers injured during recent loyalist violence across Northern Ireland reaches 41 belfastlive.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from belfastlive.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The PSNI has warned young people not to get sucked into “senseless” loyalist violence after a further nine officers were injured during rioting.
Giving an update at PSNI headquarters, Chief Superintendent Davy Beck called for calm after the latest violence on Monday night in Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymena and Londonderry.
A total of 41 officers have now been injured in recent days, while 10 arrests have been made so far including an 18-year-old in Carrickfergus.
Chief Supt Beck said items like petrol bombs, masonry and other heavy objects had been thrown at officers.
“These are officers who leave their home, put on a uniform and who I think deserve to get home safe and well to their families,” he said.