PFNI calls for calm and cool heads following attempted murder

The Chair of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland Liam Kelly is calling for calm and the avoidance of all forms of disruptive action following the attempted murder of a man in north Belfast last night.

Mr Kelly said: “We should let the PSNI do its job and to thoroughly investigate this attack with all the resources it can deploy and utilise. There is understandable anger and frustration in the community but that shouldn’t lead to any unrest or disruptive action on our streets.

“This is a time for calm and cool heads to prevail and not sudden reactive action that could cause fear, disorder and unrest.

“This was a shocking and barbaric attack and my thoughts are with the victim. Rest assured, my colleagues will do all they can to investigate and manage this situation.”