We expect these figures to continue rising in the coming weeks as investigations continue and our communities begin to recover

Police and prosecutors have been working tirelessly

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. 

Police Chiefs are working together to step up resourcing this coming weekend after outbreaks of violent disorder