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18/05/2017
PSNI Crime Statistics: Paramilitary-Style Attacks Double
The PSNI said they are "working hard" to bring those responsible for paramilitary style attacks before the courts, after it was revealed the number of attacks doubled in the last year.
Crime statistics showed there were 28 victims resulting from paramilitary style shootings in 2016/17, double the number recorded in the previous year.
There was also an increase in the number of casualties of paramilitary style assaults, from 58 last year to 66 over the same period this year.
Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris added: "I acknowledge the increase in the number of victims as a result of paramilitary style attacks and would reassure local communities that we are continuing to focus on these crimes. The PSNI is working hard to bring those responsible for these types of crimes before the courts however we also need the support from the public in providing us with the information we need to bring the perpetrators to justice."
(CD/MH)
Crime statistics showed there were 28 victims resulting from paramilitary style shootings in 2016/17, double the number recorded in the previous year.
There was also an increase in the number of casualties of paramilitary style assaults, from 58 last year to 66 over the same period this year.
Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris added: "I acknowledge the increase in the number of victims as a result of paramilitary style attacks and would reassure local communities that we are continuing to focus on these crimes. The PSNI is working hard to bring those responsible for these types of crimes before the courts however we also need the support from the public in providing us with the information we need to bring the perpetrators to justice."
(CD/MH)
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