A further 43 COVID notices, 14 prohibition notices and one Community Resolution Notice have been handed out by police in the Holyland area of south Belfast.
This is the latest night that police have been issuing notices and it’s part of an ongoing operation to address antisocial and criminal activity.
The notices were handed out between Wednesday evening and 3am this morning (24 Sept).
Chief Inspector Gavin Kirkpatrick said: “Our joint approach, working alongside council officers and university representatives, to give advice and guidance before moving to issuing notices through to arrest if necessary will continue.”
He said police have consistently warned people of the risks and potential repercussions of not following the regulations, which not only puts themselves, their families and the community at risk, but also risks impacting on their education and career opportunities.
And his is making an appeal to parents and guardians who allow their young people to visit friends or attend parties.
“You are not helping this situation. Please to speak to your young people, ensure you know where they are, who they are with and what they are doing.
“If you have moved to the Holyland area, you must also be good neighbours as the residents of this area who are fed up dealing with anti-social and criminal behaviour on their doorsteps. It is also critical that you follow the Health Protection Regulations to protect yourselves and others from COVID-19,” he added.