Police have released images of six people they want to speak to in relation to violence and attacks on officers in Belfast.
The PSNI said by releasing the images they are “hopeful that the wider community will help us identify these individuals”.
In a statement, Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said police want to speak to the six individuals pictured “in connection with our ongoing investigation into a number of incidents of disorder and attacks on police officers since Saturday 3 August”.
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“Over the course of a number of days, there were a number of people who were intent on causing incidents of disorder and attacking property, the public and police officers,” he said.
“We remain committed to identifying those involved in a range of incidents across Belfast since the weekend and we will be relentless in our pursuit in order to bring these offenders before the courts.
“Following a number of nights of disorder across Belfast, we have arrested 22 people and further arrests will be made.
“Four of these arrests have been as a direct result of being identified as part of our ongoing evidence gathering operation.”
Mr Beck also said police would “use all lawful means, tactics or tools at our disposal to gather evidence and arrest those involved in this criminality”.
“By releasing these images I am hopeful that the wider community will help us identify these individuals,” he added.
“It is in everybody’s interest – as well as in the interest of justice - that those responsible are dealt with appropriately and I would urge anyone who may have any information to bring it forward.
“I also encourage the persons within these pictures to contact police directly. In doing so they will minimise the impact on themselves, their family and their community.
“Anyone who may be able to identify any of these individuals or provide any information about them such as their name, address or age is urged to contact detectives at Musgrave Police Station on 101.
“Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Police investigating public disorder in recent days have made five arrests.
A PSNI spokesman said: “Two men aged 33 and 18 years old, one woman aged 47 years old and two juveniles aged 15 and 16 years old were arrested on Thursday 8th August.
“All five are currently in police custody at this time.”
He added that a ‘Major Incident Public Portal’ is available for people to submit information, images and footage.
Photos and footage, including CCTV, mobile phone or dash-cam footage, can be shared.
Meanwhile, Policing Board chair Mukesh Sharma has thanked police “working to protect the community and trust that all those who have been injured make a full recovery”.
But he said the board has “serious concerns about resourcing levels within policing, and the capability and capacity of the service to meet everyday policing”.
“The events of the last week have brought this into even sharper focus.
“Whilst the Chief Constable has moved to secure mutual aid in the interim, resourcing of policing to ensure a safe society for all needs urgent attention.”
