20/07/2015
Appeal For Witnesses Over Use Of Plastic Bullets During Riots In North Belfast
The Police Ombudsman is appealing for witnesses after the PSNI's use of plastic bullets during the rioting in north Belfast last week.
Five rounds were discharged close to Twaddell Avenue in the Woodvale area shortly before 9.40pm.
A spokesman said: "We are keen to get a clear understanding of the circumstances in which the rounds were fired and would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened."
Witnesses are being asked to contact the appeal line on Tel: 0800 032 7880.
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Five rounds were discharged close to Twaddell Avenue in the Woodvale area shortly before 9.40pm.
A spokesman said: "We are keen to get a clear understanding of the circumstances in which the rounds were fired and would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened."
Witnesses are being asked to contact the appeal line on Tel: 0800 032 7880.
(CD)
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