Police dealt with a fifth night of disorder across Belfast on Thursday.

Officers responded to a series of race-related hate crimes.

There were reports of criminal damage to property including a car being set on fire and a window of a house being broken in Benburb Street in south Belfast.

They also said windows of a house were smashed in Kilburn Street.

Disorder also spread to parts of east Belfast with a number of bins set on fire in Castlereagh Street.

Police also said officers were attacked by a group of masked men who threw bricks and masonry at officers in Flora Street. The PSNI confirmed none of their officers sustained any injuries as a result.

PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones said: “Our officers dealt with a fifth night of incidents such as criminal damage, disorder and arson.

“Those who are intent on causing disorder or committing offences, need to think of the consequences of their actions.

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“Yesterday we issued six images of people we want to speak to in relation to this recent disorder. One individual has since been identified and we thank the public for their assistance with this. Please look at these images and let us know if you can identify any of these individuals.

“I am also appealing to the public directly, do not let these criminals hide in your community. Anyone with any information which can help identify any of these individuals should contact us.

“We have set up a Major Incident Public Portal for people to submit information, images and footage. Photos and footage, including CCTV, mobile phone or dash-cam footage, can be shared with police through the Major Incident Public Portal at Public Portal (mipp.police.uk).”