A SINN FÉIN councillor's father was one of those injured during disturbances after a football match in Newry.
Two people were injured when trouble flared on Friday night following a match between Newry City AFC and Portadown.
Police received a report of an incident at Newry Showgrounds in the city's Greenbank Industrial estate area just before 10pm.
Several vehicles were damaged in the car park and a man was injured with a bottle, while another man was reported to have been injured in a fall from the roof of a car.
One person was treated at the scene, and another was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening.
Sinn Féin's Valerie Harte thanked those who helped her father after he was injured.
She said it was "disappointing that this criminal thuggery" was inflicted on him and other supporters, adding: "There is no place for thuggery in sport."
"Newry City Football Club and those involved with it have worked hard to ensure that it is welcoming sports club, open to all," she said.
"My father and all who follow it are proud of the club's achievements."
She added: "I fully expect the PSNI and the relative authorities to investigate this incident, identify those involved and ensure they face the full rigours of the law."
In a statement, Newry City AFC condemned the "disgraceful scenes".
"They have no place in football and we will be working closely with the relevant authorities to identify those involved," it added.
