Northern Ireland Office · 10 August 2013
Secretary of State responds to violence in Belfast
Commenting on violence in Belfast city centre on Friday night linked to a republican parade, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers said:
“Last night’s violence and attacks on police officers were shameful. After success for Northern Ireland this summer as host to both the G8 and the World Police and Fire Games, disorder on the streets is a hugely regrettable step backwards.”