Figures of fury
Figures of fury
The extent of the civil unrest in the Six Counties can be garnered from the following statistics, accumulated over 72 hours from 6pm, July 5 to 6pm, July 8, published in the Irish Times.
Attacks on security forces — 776
Petrol bomb incidents — 1444
Hijackings — 363
RUC injured — 60
Civilians injured — 49
Military personnel injured — none
Arrests — 90, with others noted for prosecution
Plastic baton rounds fired — 2444
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