Figures of fury

July 16, 1997
Issue 

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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