Disorder which broke out in a part of west Belfast has been branded “absolute chaos” and “disgraceful”.
Police closed off a section of the Stewartstown Road in west Belfast on Saturday night due to “large crowds” in the area.
Videos and pictures on social media show youths on top of police Land Rovers.
Sinn Féin assembly member Danny Baker said the main thoroughfare was shut down by large groups of young people determined to cause chaos and destruction
Anti-social behaviour has been an ongoing problem in the area.
Baker continued: “What we witnessed on the Stewartstown Road last night was absolutely disgraceful.
“Residents and businesses were once again hemmed in, while youth workers were threatened by sinister elements standing on the sidelines of the disorder.
“This is not the Colin I know, the Colin I represent or the Colin I love.”
Independent councillor Paul Doherty said the Stewartstown Road was “absolute chaos” again.
“The place is out of control,” he said.
“Those involved are showing complete disregard for their own community and for everyone who lives here.
“How any parent can be unaware of where their children are during all of this and not act immediately is beyond me.”
