OPERATION TITAN: POLICE ISSUE PICTURES OF RIOT SUSPECTS

Suspect wanted questioning over public disorder in east Belfast

DETECTIVES from the new ‘Operation Titan’ investigation team have released on Monday 18 images of suspects.

They want to speak to them as part of their enquiries into riotous and disorderly behaviour in connection with recent serious public disorder in East Belfast.

To date, a total of 90 people have been arrested as part of the investigation.

A total of 66 people have been charged and ten people are being reported to the Public Prosecution Service.

The head of ‘Operation Titan’, Detective Superintendent Sean Wright said the investigation has received strong support from the public.

“There are people out there who will know the identity of these 18 people who I am looking to speak to.

“I am confident that those people will come forward with that information.

“It is vital that we all send out a message to those involved in public disorder that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

“Those who break the law must face consequences for their actions. They will be dealt with appropriately and proportionately through the criminal justice system.”

The senior detective also appealed directly to those featured in the images to contact his team.

He added: “I would ask anyone who believes one of the images is of them to contact us immediately in order to help us with our enquiries.”

Suspect wanted questioning over public disorder in east Belfast

The Operation Titan team are investigating a broad range of offences.

These include the attempted murder of police officers, blast bomb attacks on police, hi-jackings, rioting throughout the Greater Belfast area, breaches of Parades Commission determinations and unlawful protests.

Anyone who may be able to identify any of the individuals is urged to contact detectives at the Major Incident Room on 028 90 901775 from 9am to 10pm Monday to Friday, alternatively a message can be left outside these hours.

Or if anyone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.