Group of 40 youths in Warrenpoint disturbance

Up to 40 youths were involved in a disturbance in Warrenpoint, Co Down last night and early this morning.

Up to 40 youths were involved in a disturbance in Warrenpoint, Co Down last night and early this morning.

The group damaged cars and threw a petrol bomb during the trouble in the seaside town, according to the PSNI.

A spokeswoman said no arrests were made during the incident which ended at about 3am.

"CCTV footage will be examined and any offenders will be arrested," she added.

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