Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the number of assaults on Police Service of Northern Ireland officers.

The Government owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to the brave men and women of the Police Service of Northern Ireland for their tireless work keeping the people of Northern Ireland safe, often in exceptionally challenging circumstances. We condemn any assault or act of violence committed against serving Police Officers.

Policing is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland. Policy and legislation relating to day-to-day policing in Northern Ireland is a matter for the Department of Justice.