Police have warned students to avoid the Holyland area of Belfast this St Patrick's Day, stating that it's a "residential area - not a party or nightlife destination".
Chief Inspector Gavin Kirkpatrick issued the appeal ahead of a host of celebrations due to take place across the city on Thursday, March 17, to mark the holiday.
He warned that offences linked to an overindulgence in alcohol "will not be tolerated", adding that students and other young people should "stay away from the Holyland area" of South Belfast.
