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Nadia Breen

Five charged following Lurgan petrol bombs disorder

Police investigating disorder in Lurgan last month have charged five men.

Police said officers and the community "came under attack" when petrol bombs were thrown in the Kilwilke area.

Five arrests were made earlier today in the Lurgan and Portadown areas.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Four men aged 29, 36, 46 and 52 have been charged with offences including riotous behaviour, use of petrol bombs and making petrol bombs.

"A 25 year old man has been charged with affray and will appear at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday 30th September."

Chief Inspector Barney O'Connor added: "The disorder that occurred on Sunday 23rd August was completely unacceptable. It was extremely disappointing that people made a deliberate decision to go out onto the streets and cause trouble.

"This small minority showed absolutely no regard for the local community and all those impacted by their actions.

"The disorder caused considerable disruption in the area, not just that afternoon and evening, but also in the days that followed.  We know that some local public services, and some local businesses were impacted causing inconvenience for the local community.

“I want to take this opportunity to urge anyone tempted to become involved in this type of criminal behaviour, to stop and consider the consequences of their actions, and desist immediately."

"I would also urge anyone, including those who gathered to watch this disorder, to understand it is not entertainment. It is dangerous and reckless activity, which had significant impact on the local community. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers on 101.

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