14/07/2015

Teenage Girl Seriously Injured And PSNI Officers Attacked In North Belfast

A teenage girl has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in north Belfast.

Eight PSNI officers were also injured after being attacked by bricks and bolts on the Twelfth night.

The 16-year-old got trapped underneath the car, which was driving out of control, on the Crumlin Road, it is understood.

The Orange Order condemned the violence and appealed for calm.

In total, eight officers were injured including an Inspector who had to be dragged from the frontline in Woodvale, and a second officer who had to have twelve stitches to a finger after being bitten during an assault.

First Minister Peter Robinson MLA also condemned the violence.

"This evening's violence and attacks in North Belfast on PSNI officers as they go about their duty trying to keep the peace is wrong and cannot be justified regardless of the frustrations or the cause. Such behaviour is wrong and will be condemned by all right thinking people. 

"The PSNI is tasked with upholding the rule of law and it is vital that those involved in such riotous activity cease and are held accountable. They do a massive disservice to the wider cause they claim to support. 

"My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been injured whilst serving the public as well as the young girl who has been injured in vehicle collision.

"Orangemen and supporters were attacked whilst returning from Twelfth demonstrations this evening and such attacks again demonstrate the intolerance of those who are not prepared to respect and build understanding of cultural diversity."

(CD/JP)

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