Impact of programme already seeing results
‘Zombie-style’ knives and ‘zombie-style’ machetes will be added to list of prohibited offensive weapons.
We expect these figures to continue rising in the coming weeks as investigations continue and our communities begin to recover
Situation stabilising but Northern Ireland facing significant challenges
Identifying and investigating those inciting violent disorder
Relentless detective work and partnership with criminal justice partners will continue
Total number of arrests rises to 483
Warning comes from National Police Chiefs’ Council Chair
Suspects will be remanded even with no previous convictions as deterrence
Over 370 arrests made nationally following of protests and violent disorder.
Violent disorder driven by disinformation and social media rumours
Policing is ready and will not stand by while communities are destroyed.