03/04/2024
PSNI ACC Issues Statement Following 'Really Busy Easter'
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable, Bobby Singleton, has commented on a "really busy Easter for the Police Service with close to 80 parades taking place across the country".
ACC Singleton said that he wanted to put on record his thanks to event organisers and participants who worked with the force to keep people safe.
The ACC continued: "What we saw unfold in Creggan on Easter Monday, in particular the attacks on journalists, was extremely disappointing and completely unnecessary. We are supporting those affected and have commenced an investigation with a view to bringing those responsible to justice.
"What we saw … was an unrepresentative, small minority who remain intent on causing violence and disorder and who will exploit local young people in the process.
"Moving forward, we'll continue to focus on delivering policing with the community in Creggan.
"We welcome the broad condemnation of these events, and we are grateful for the wide support we've had from across the community since yesterday."
ACC Singleton said that he wanted to put on record his thanks to event organisers and participants who worked with the force to keep people safe.
The ACC continued: "What we saw unfold in Creggan on Easter Monday, in particular the attacks on journalists, was extremely disappointing and completely unnecessary. We are supporting those affected and have commenced an investigation with a view to bringing those responsible to justice.
"What we saw … was an unrepresentative, small minority who remain intent on causing violence and disorder and who will exploit local young people in the process.
"Moving forward, we'll continue to focus on delivering policing with the community in Creggan.
"We welcome the broad condemnation of these events, and we are grateful for the wide support we've had from across the community since yesterday."
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