Police concern over large gathering of youths at Belfast interface

By Rebecca Black, PA

Police have voiced concern after large groups of youths gathered at a Belfast interface on Sunday.

A senior officer said some were behaving “recklessly, dangerously and in some instances criminally” in the area of the Broadway roundabout.

South Belfast Neighbourhood Inspector Roisin Brown said there were two large gatherings of young people in the area shortly after 8.25pm, which police dispersed.

Police received reports of a number of youths, who had gathered at the area of the Broadway roundabout at the interface of South and West Belfast, on Sunday 29th December: https://t.co/IzAfNuDG0h pic.twitter.com/6Ei4rU8lK6

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“We understand the concerns of local residents and the wider public regarding ongoing anti-social behaviour in the Broadway area,” she said.

“Our officers are committed to working alongside partner agencies, local representatives and the community to address the problem.

“However, I also urge parents and guardians to speak with their children about their behaviour.

“Some young people are behaving recklessly, dangerously and in some instances criminally around Broadway roundabout with little regard for other members of the public and local residents.

“I am concerned that someone is going to get seriously hurt.”

Ms Brown also said police are aware of a video circulating online involving an individual on a bike, who is believed to have been hit by a vehicle while cycling in the Broadway area on Sunday.

“Inquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and I ask anyone who has any information about this, or who may have dashcam footage available, to contact us via 101,” she said.