#public-disorder

#public-disorder

Local SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan condemned the trouble, noting that 'thugs came to Derry masked and armed with an array of weapons.' He emphasized the unprecedented scale of the violence and danger to the public.

The police deployed riot units in response to escalating violence in Ballymena, while community leaders condemned the attacks on local facilities.

Supt Ray Birnie said: "Any type of disorder has a huge impact on the public and the overwhelming majority of football supporters who simply want to enjoy these occasions safely."

Following a 'very significant public response' to their appeal for information, gardaí began removing images of those that had been identified. This indicates a proactive approach in involving the community to solve the case.