Police Scotland sent 80 of the 120 requested officers to support the PSNI after days of disorder.
Justice Minister Naomi Long has said she will ask for more funding to help the Police Service of Northern Ireland meet the costs of bringing in reinforcements from Scotland.It has secured the help of 80 officers from Scotland, not the 120 it requested, a statement from Mrs Long confirmed.PA MediaOfficers from Police Scotland arrived in Northern Ireland on Tuesday for duties later this week.
“I understand the chief constable has secured 80 additional officers following his request to the National Police Co-ordination Centre and I recognise this will represent an additional burden for the PSNI budget," she said.
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