WATCH: PSNI Assistant Chief delivers update on 'thuggish' disorder in Belfast

PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson has delivered an update following the second day of disorder in Belfast.

Mr Henderson condemned the "thuggish" actions of individuals, telling the media: "I want to strongly condemn the second night of disorder seen in some areas across Northern Ireland. This violent behaviour by a thuggish minority will not be tolerated.

"We arrested 16 people, two have already been charged. 12 officers were injured, some by petrol bombs following that significant rioting. I am hugely grateful to the efforts of my officers for their incredible resilience and bravery in the face of that disorder.

"It was clear from the outset that those who attended were not intent on peaceful protest. Rather, they were intent on violence."

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