Detectives investigating recent disorder in Belfast made further arrests on Saturday 10 August.

A 26 year old man was arrested in south Belfast on suspicion of a number of offences including riot and possession of an offensive weapon.

A 58 year old man was arrested in north Belfast on suspicion of intentionally encouraging or assisting riot.

A 30 year old man was also arrested in Bangor on suspicion of intentionally encouraging or assisting riot.

All three remain in police custody this afternoon.

Meanwhile a 55 year old man arrested on Friday 9 August in Belfast on suspicion of publishing written material intended to stir up hatred, has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.

A 37 year old man arrested in Portrush on suspicion of intentionally encouraging riot has been released following questioning.

A 48 year old man arrested in Belfast on Saturday on suspicion of intentionally encouraging riot has been released following questioning.

To date a total of 34 people have been arrested, 25 of whom have been charged. Three have been released on bail to allow for further enquiries, three have been released unconditionally following questioning and three remain in custody.