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22/09/2014
Police Officer Hit With Brick In East Belfast
A police officer has been hit with a brick while investigating anti-social behaviour in the Grand Parade area of east Belfast on the evening of Saturday 20 September.
At approximately 22:25 police attended a report of youths throwing stones at each other, with some reports of cars being hit.
When police arrived at the scene, a brick smashed through the window of their vehicle and hit an officer. He required medical treatment for a facial injury, which is not believed to be life threatening.
Duty Officer Detective Chief Inspector Colin Gillis said: "In responding to this call about anti-social behaviour, one of my officers has been injured, requiring hospital treatment. I would say to young people in the area that they should be very aware of the potential danger that they are putting other people in. They might think that it is just fooling around, but they should know that we are taking the incident seriously and a criminal record is a distinct possibility for anyone involved.
"Parents undoubtedly have a key role to play here as well. They should speak to their children and make them aware of the danger of getting caught up in criminal behaviour. Police will enforce the law when criminal or anti-social behaviour is detected and a criminal record seriously affects life choices, including employment choices, travel options and future education.
"I would appeal for anyone with any information about this incident to contact us at Strandtown Police Station on the non emergency number 101. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle said: "This Police officer has had a very lucky escape; his injuries could have been far more serious. I hope he will make a speedy recovery and be able to return to his duties as quickly as possible. My thoughts are with him after this traumatic incident.
"There can never be any justification for attacking the Police. Those involved in this anti-social behaviour acted in a totally reckless manner with a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions.
"This was a very serious incident, which will be very thoroughly investigated by the Police, so I would urge anybody with any information to contact the PSNI."
(IT/CD)
At approximately 22:25 police attended a report of youths throwing stones at each other, with some reports of cars being hit.
When police arrived at the scene, a brick smashed through the window of their vehicle and hit an officer. He required medical treatment for a facial injury, which is not believed to be life threatening.
Duty Officer Detective Chief Inspector Colin Gillis said: "In responding to this call about anti-social behaviour, one of my officers has been injured, requiring hospital treatment. I would say to young people in the area that they should be very aware of the potential danger that they are putting other people in. They might think that it is just fooling around, but they should know that we are taking the incident seriously and a criminal record is a distinct possibility for anyone involved.
"Parents undoubtedly have a key role to play here as well. They should speak to their children and make them aware of the danger of getting caught up in criminal behaviour. Police will enforce the law when criminal or anti-social behaviour is detected and a criminal record seriously affects life choices, including employment choices, travel options and future education.
"I would appeal for anyone with any information about this incident to contact us at Strandtown Police Station on the non emergency number 101. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle said: "This Police officer has had a very lucky escape; his injuries could have been far more serious. I hope he will make a speedy recovery and be able to return to his duties as quickly as possible. My thoughts are with him after this traumatic incident.
"There can never be any justification for attacking the Police. Those involved in this anti-social behaviour acted in a totally reckless manner with a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions.
"This was a very serious incident, which will be very thoroughly investigated by the Police, so I would urge anybody with any information to contact the PSNI."
(IT/CD)
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