Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 26 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 November 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, in how many instances in the last year police in Northern Ireland have dealt with crowds of people involved in riotous behaviour or behaviour likely to lead to a breach of the peace resulting in the case being referred to the Policing Ombudsman. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Gregory Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in how many instances in the last year police in Northern Ireland have dealt with crowds of people involved in riotous behaviour or behaviour likely to lead to a breach of the peace resulting in the case being referred to the Policing Ombudsman. [194794] Mr. Pearson: The Police Ombudsman has advised that the office has recorded 16 incidents in the last 12 months, which they would classify as public order incidents, in relation to which complaints have been received.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 194794; 426 c330W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Complaints Northern Ireland Police Public order offences Public order Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
Contains statistics: Yes
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