Statement by TUV deputy leader Court Councillor Ron McDowell:
“TUV has always been clear that there is no place for violence and disorder. Failure to abide by the law always does damage to one’s cause and any legitimate points which could be made by way of peaceful protest will quickly be lost.
“That said, there is also a duty on the police to treat all disorder the same and I am far from convinced that this has been the case in recent days.
“With more images of suspects the police wish to locate released today it is telling that none of those suspected of involvement on the attack on a business on the Falls (which was just the latest in a series of such attacks on the premises) have had their images released to the media.
“It is also telling that despite social media being awash with images of disorder in the aftermath of the all-Ireland GAA final, the PSNI have confirmed – following a query from my party leader – that no arrests have been made. This is in spite of widespread lawlessness including many fans clambering all over Lurgan PSNI station and dressing it in GAA flags.
“Similarly, the recent rioting in Londonderry by Republicans has not resulted in a similar high profile effort to bring those involved to justice.
“Those who break the law should be prepared to face the consequences whoever they are – and the PSNI should pursue suspects regardless of which community they come from.”