37 arrested for interface rioting

Three of these were subsequently charged with offences whilst the remaining 32 were reported to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

Justice Minister David Ford released the information in relation to rioting over the Twelfth period in response to an Assembly Question.

In Belfast 78 people were arrested over the same period. Sixty-two of these were later charged including three with the attempted murder of a police officer.

No information was provided on convictions. The Minister advised it would likely be some time before all such cases have completed due criminal process.

He stated: "I can advise that, as at 14 September, a total of 78 persons have been arrested in relation to disturbances across Belfast. 62 of those have been charged with various offences including 3 with the attempted murder of a police officer.

"In Londonderry, 37 individuals were arrested for interface violence, during July and August; of those arrested, 5 were subsequently charged and 32 reported to the PPS."

He released the information in response to a written question at the Stormont Assembly tabled by DUP MLA Lord Morrow.