PSNI appeals to public after violent disorder continues on Thursday night

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

Riot police form a line on the Lower Ormeau Road (PA)

Police in Northern Ireland have appealed to the public to not allow criminals to hide in their communities, following another night of disorder.

The PSNI said it responded to several race-related hate crime incidents and other disorder on Thursday night.