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Officers escaped injury during the disorder which occurred when they were responding to anti-social behaviour in the Prince Andrew Way are of the Co Antrim town on Saturday (September 26) evening.

Police Mid and East Antrim stated: “During our efforts to tackle this problem a stone was thrown at a police vehicle damaging it. Stones were also thrown at local officers out on beat patrols. Thankfully, there were no injuries to our officers and they were able to continue with their duties.

“Our officers were on patrol to keep people safe during this unprecedented health crisis when they found themselves targeted by the very people they are protecting.

“As a result of this incident a police vehicle has been taken off the road. That means one less vehicle for police to use in an emergency. Imagine if your mother, father, sister or brother needed the police in an emergency and there was one less car available to attend?

“To those involved in this type of behaviour, you need to realise your behaviour is dangerous. It is not fun for anyone and it has to stop. It is already a stressful enough time for people. No-one needs or deserves this.”

The PSNI also called on to parents to help prevent a repeat of the violence.

“We would appeal to the parents or guardians of those involved to please talk to your children and warn them of the repercussions of their actions and the impact it is having on the whole of the community.

A police car was damaged during disorder in Carrickfergus.

“If they receive a criminal record this may limit their ability to travel abroad, prevent them getting into university and exclude them from certain professions in the future.

“Enquiries are continuing and we will be speaking to some of these youths and their parents in the coming days.”

Police urged anyone with information or concerns to contact them on 101.

Reports can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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Stone-throwing youths attack beat patrol police in Carrickfergus