Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on which dates(a) break-ins, (b) burglaries, (c) broken windows and (d) damage to premises were reported to the RUC during May, in the Scotch street, Thomas street, Market street, English street sector of the city centre of Armagh; for which of these dates the RUC has made arrests or charged persons; and if he will make a statement on policing in the city centre of Armagh.
§ Mr. MatesThe information available for the area specified is shown in the table:
Incidents reported to the police in May 1992 Date Number Attempted break-ins 20 May 1 Total 1 Burglaries 1 May 2 4 May 1 5 May 1 7 May 1 11 May 5 16 May 1 18 May 3 19 May 1 22 May 1 26 May 1 27 May 3 28 May 1 Total 21 Broken/cracked windows 26 May 3 29 May 3 Total 6 Other damage to premises 28 May 2 31 May 1 Total 3 I am informed by the Chief Constable that a number of arrests have been made in connection with acts of criminal damage in the area. One person has been charged with the three offences committed on 29 May and a person has been charged with the two criminal damage offences committed on 28 May. Police inquiries are continuing. Additionally, in an effort to improve the physical security of premises in the area and to resolve the current problems, the RUC is maintaining close liaison with the local community through the chamber of trade, the district council and other groups affected.