A car meet-up was organised in memory Shea McGreevy on Monday evening in West Belfast
Police have said five vehicles were damaged and two officers injured as they issue a renewed appeal for information following a car meet-up in West Belfast that led to violent disorder.
A car meet-up was organised on Monday, May 4, in memory of Shea McGreevy who died in a jet ski accident the previous week which saw large numbers of cars and scramblers gather on the Stewartstown Road and engage in dangerous driving.
Police attending the scene were attacked by a large group who had their faces covered.
The PSNI has now issued a renewed appeal for information asking people to contact them.
Chief Inspector Ferguson said: “At approximately 7.30pm, officers attended after receiving reports of cars and scrambler bikes gathered in the area and engaging in dangerous driving.
“A large number of people with faces covered emerged from the crowd and began to throw masonry and other projectiles at police.
“Five police vehicles were damaged and two officers sustained injury.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have any information or CCTV, dash-cam or other footage that could assist in identify those responsible, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1141 04/05/26.
“A report can be made online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”
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