Police release images of those they wish to speak with in connection with Belfast disorder
Last updated 8th Aug 2024
Five arrests have been made as police investigations into disorder in recent days have continued.
Two men aged 33 and 18 years old, one 47-year old woman, and two juveniles aged 15 and 16 years old were detained.
All five were in police custody early on Thursday evening - as police have also released six images of others they wish to speak with.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “We remain committed to identifying those involved in a range of incidents across Belfast since the weekend and we will be relentless in our pursuit in order to bring these offenders before the Courts.
"Following a number of nights of disorder across Belfast, we have arrested 22 people and further arrests will be made. Four of these arrests have been as a direct result of being identified as part of our ongoing evidence gathering operation.
“The scenes we have been seeing across Belfast over the last week have been a disgrace and have no place in Northern Ireland.
"Those who are intent on causing disorder or committing offences, need to think of the consequences of their actions. Rest assured, we will use all lawful means, tactics or tools at our disposal to gather evidence and arrest those involved in this criminality.
"Think of the consequences of your actions which could lead to potentially prosecution and a criminal record.”