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18/03/2016
Eleven Arrested During St Patrick's Day Celebrations
Eleven people have been arrested for public order offences in the Holylands area of Belfast on St Patrick's Day.
The arrests, which were also made in the city centre, included disorderly behaviour, resisting arrest and assault on police.
Belfast Commander Chief Superintendent Chris Noble said: "Thankfully there was no repeat of the disgraceful levels of violence and behaviour that we saw in the Holylands on Wednesday however there were numerous reports of anti-social, nuisance behaviour as well as sporadic instances of scuffles and fights among various groups of revellers, both in the 'student areas' and in the city centre.
"A significant police operation was in place to help ensure the festivities passed off in a largely peaceful fashion and, with the exception of a few, most people who attended the city centre parade, or who celebrated independently, did so in a good natured and respectful fashion."
Alliance South Belfast Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown has said an upgrade of CCTV cameras the area could help prevent further anti-social behaviour there.
He said: "I recently sought approval to make a modest investment in a camera system in the Holyland to give reassurance, help detect offences and provide a presence until a more comprehensive resolution could be achieved.
"However, the DUP, UUP and Sinn Fein refused to support the community and it is for them to defend their decision. Although St Patrick's Day is the focal point of major anti-social behaviour in the Holyland, the reality is for many residents it is a year-long problem
"With the right interventions, we can turn the tide in the Holyland and give residents confidence we are taking their issues seriously. Locals want the area to be restored to a quality residential environment and I ask other parties to join the efforts to make it happen."
(CD)
The arrests, which were also made in the city centre, included disorderly behaviour, resisting arrest and assault on police.
Belfast Commander Chief Superintendent Chris Noble said: "Thankfully there was no repeat of the disgraceful levels of violence and behaviour that we saw in the Holylands on Wednesday however there were numerous reports of anti-social, nuisance behaviour as well as sporadic instances of scuffles and fights among various groups of revellers, both in the 'student areas' and in the city centre.
"A significant police operation was in place to help ensure the festivities passed off in a largely peaceful fashion and, with the exception of a few, most people who attended the city centre parade, or who celebrated independently, did so in a good natured and respectful fashion."
Alliance South Belfast Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown has said an upgrade of CCTV cameras the area could help prevent further anti-social behaviour there.
He said: "I recently sought approval to make a modest investment in a camera system in the Holyland to give reassurance, help detect offences and provide a presence until a more comprehensive resolution could be achieved.
"However, the DUP, UUP and Sinn Fein refused to support the community and it is for them to defend their decision. Although St Patrick's Day is the focal point of major anti-social behaviour in the Holyland, the reality is for many residents it is a year-long problem
"With the right interventions, we can turn the tide in the Holyland and give residents confidence we are taking their issues seriously. Locals want the area to be restored to a quality residential environment and I ask other parties to join the efforts to make it happen."
(CD)
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