Police officers assaulted in Belfast

Four police officers have been assaulted and two PSNI vehicles damaged in west Belfast.

It happened when police attended a large gathering of young people in the Falls Park area on Saturday, April 6th.

Police received a report just before 7 o'clock of community concerns.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Officers attended and a significant amount of alcohol was confiscated supported by local council staff. Police officers dealt with issues of anti-social behaviour, assaults and criminal damage, which included fires and a quad bike being seized.

"As officers dealt with these concerns, they were assaulted by some of the young people and two police vehicles received damage to their back windscreens."

The spokesperson confirmed three young people - aged 13, 14 and 15 were reported to the Youth Diversion Officer for restorative outcomes, whilst a 12 and 14 year old were arrested.