The Twelfth: Police say parades 'passed off largely successfully'
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said the 12th of July parades "passed off largely successfully".
The parades marked the 326th anniversary of King William III's victory at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
A total of 18 demonstrations were held in towns and cities.
ACC Stephen Martin praised the "responsible approach taken across our communities".
He said there had been "months of preparation" by the PSNI with "many groups and partners".
"I understand that expressing cultural identity is important within our society and equally that people have the right to protest peacefully," he said.
ACC Martin praised the "responsible approach taken across our communities in bringing positive influence to bear".
"There was a minor confrontation at the Ardoyne shop fronts following the formal events of the day," he said.
"This was peacefully resolved in co-operation with community representatives."
ACC Martin said there had been "a number of reported breaches of Parades Commission determinations".
"We will now be studying the footage recorded and if any offences are detected we will investigate and take appropriate action," he said.
He said the PSNI would also be "further examining various complaints, including reports of hate incidents, made to police about material, some of which was clearly distasteful and offensive, placed on bonfires".
"Lastly I would like to pay tribute to the officers and staff who I had the privilege of leading," he added.
"They did a professional job ensuring that public safety was maintained, human rights were observed and that community disruption was kept to a minimum.
"Undoubtedly, from a policing perspective this has been one of the most successful Twelfths in recent years."