Craigavon police deal with 73 incidents in one night

Police dealt with 73 incidents on Saturday night including a major disturbance in Craigavon.

During one incident in Moyraverty, five people were arrested.

There were arrests for fights in Banbridge and Portadown and another drink driver was taken off the road.

Between 5pm and 3am the poice dealt with 73 incidents in the area

When called to the disturbance in Moyraverty police said it had escalated and four were arrested for grievous bodily harm and arson with intent to endanger life.

“Thankfully, our NIFRS colleagues were on hand to make sure no lives were at risk,” the PSNI Craigavon said.

“Just as we thought we had it all under control and were leaving with four arrests, detained person number five decided that right then was his time to shine and to take on the world. It wasn’t his time. Nor did he shine.

“Disorderly behaviour, 2x assault on police, resisting police, jaywalking, criminal damage. Muppet,” said the PSNI.