Police officer left with broken foot following Belfast disorder

A police officer's been seriously injured in disorder in Belfast.

It happened just after eight o'clock on Monday night in the Roden Street area.

A neighbourhood police officer sustained a broken foot.

A 16-year old boy was detained at the scene.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “At a time when the police service is already stretched, this means that there is one less neighbourhood officer available to the community in South Belfast.

“Assaults on our officers are completely unacceptable, and have lasting impacts physically and psychologically. Protecting the community we serve is important to us and injuries like this are not just part of the job.

“I am once again asking parents and guardians to also speak to their young people. Know where they are, and help us by preventing them from engaging in behaviour which could result in injury or a criminal record."