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29/07/2019
Police Attacked While Removing Bonfire Material
Police have been targeted with petrol bombs and stones while assisting in the removal of bonfire material in a west Belfast park.
Officers stepped in to support Belfast City Council clear a site at the edge of Colin Glen Forest Park on Saturday 27 July, at the request of local community and political leaders.
During the operation there was some sporadic disorder with stone throwing and petrol bombs thrown at police. The issue was dealt with swiftly, with two people arrested for riotous behaviour and unlawful assembly.
Sergeant McKinley stated: "This behaviour is destructive to the local community and will not be tolerated!
"Colinglen Forest Park is a brilliant space and enjoyed by the local community and families. This behaviour cannot be allowed to take place anywhere let alone in a public space such as this. We will act and take action when people behave like this."
(JG/CM)
Officers stepped in to support Belfast City Council clear a site at the edge of Colin Glen Forest Park on Saturday 27 July, at the request of local community and political leaders.
During the operation there was some sporadic disorder with stone throwing and petrol bombs thrown at police. The issue was dealt with swiftly, with two people arrested for riotous behaviour and unlawful assembly.
Sergeant McKinley stated: "This behaviour is destructive to the local community and will not be tolerated!
"Colinglen Forest Park is a brilliant space and enjoyed by the local community and families. This behaviour cannot be allowed to take place anywhere let alone in a public space such as this. We will act and take action when people behave like this."
(JG/CM)
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