The clean-up operation has begun after a night of disorder and destruction in Portadown.
While a peaceful protest was held on the Northway on Tuesday evening, the night took a turn for the worst when a police car was set on fire on Bridge Street.
Another car, which tried to get throw a blockade close to the Asda store was attacked by a large group, with the incident captured on video and widely shared on social media.
A takeaway and a number of other shop units were targeted during the evening as were homes in different parts of the town, most notably on Thomas Street.
Arbour Housing, which provides social homes in Portadown, was also subjected to an attack. Most of the building’s windows have been boarded up this morning.
A fast foot Indian takeaway was subjected to an attack on Tuesday night
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has strongly condemned the violence.
The Upper Bann MLA said: “The scenes we have witnessed are shameful and there is no place for it on our streets.
“The disgust and revulsion at the horrific attempted murder in Belfast is understandable.
“However, anti community elements who have complete disregard for their community throughout the year cannot claim to be defenders of the community when it suits their warped agenda!
“No one has the right to spread fear, terrorise innocent families, or bring lawless disorder onto our streets.
“We have seen attacks on family homes, businesses, transport infrastructure and the police.
“These actions which are intended to whip up fear, division and tension are completely unacceptable.”
Carla Lockhart, DUP MP for Upper Bann, speaking this morning, said: “Yesterday in Westminster, I challenged the Secretary of State on the open border and uncontrolled immigration.
“Last night in Upper Bann, and in many places across Northern Ireland, people’s patience ran thin. I continue to urge people to protest peacefully. Do not attack the police, property, or homes. Do not let a moment of madness define you or leave you with a criminal record.
I am back in Westminster this morning. The Government has to get control of this situation. If you are here illegally, you get deported. If you have committed a criminal offence here, you get deported. People have had enough.
“I will continue to use my influence, as I did at the weekend in Scarva, to call for calm and to challenge the Government in Westminster, yesterday, today and every day I get the opportunity.”
