Up to 50 young people were involved in attacks on police in south Belfast with petrol bombs and paint, the PSNI has said.
A number of police cars as well as cars belonging to members of the public were damaged during the disorder at the Broadway Roundabout on Monday night.The PSNI’s District Commander for Belfast , Chief Superintendent Jeremy Lindsay, urged those involved to “seriously consider the impact of their actions”.
“Petrol and paint bombs were thrown at officers and vehicles by groups of up to 50 young people. The windscreens of three cars were shattered and splattered with paint with some damage also caused to our police vehicles. “I would urge the young people who have been involved and their parents or guardians to seriously consider the impact of their actions on the local community, but also on their own futures.
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