PSNI rules out involvement of loyalist paramilitaries in orchestrating recent violence The PSNI have said they do not believe the violence was ‘sanctioned and organised by prescribed organisations’. By Press Association Friday 9 Apr 2021, 5:41 PM 8 hours ago 12,012 Views 32 Comments Image: PA Image: PA The PSNI do not believe that loyalist paramilitary leadership are orchestrating the rioting and violence on the streets of Northern Ireland. Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Roberts said he does not believe the recent disorder was ‘sanctioned and organised by prescribed organisations’. It follows a statement from the Loyalist Communities Council (LCC), an umbrella group representing the UVF, UDA and Red Hand Commando, that none of its groups were involved in rioting “either directly or indirectly”.