26 PSNI officers injured after petrol bombs and masonry thrown by 'large group of youths' in Belfast

A section of Distillery Street, Belfast. Image: Google Streetview A section of Distillery Street, Belfast. Image: Google Streetview TWO DOZEN PSNI officers have been injured after attending the scene where contractors were tasked by the landowner to remove bonfire material on Distillery Street, Belfast.

“At this point we can confirm that at least 26 officers have sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment,” she said. We will continue to work with the local community, representatives and other partners to address this issue, but it is disappointing that some young people and their guardians are not listening to our repeated warnings. Superintendent Jones continued: “People who choose to engage in criminal and anti-social behaviour must understand it is unacceptable and must stop. People have a right to live in peace and to feel safe in their communities.

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