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17/08/2017
Man Arrested In Connection With Disorder In Markets Area
A man is due to appear in court charged in connection with violent disturbances in the Markets area of Belfast last week.
Trouble began in the area last Monday, 07 August, when council workers removed bonfire materials.
Police were attacked with petrol bombs, stones and other missiles, and two cars were destroyed when they were set on fire.
Police investigating the incidents detained a 32-year-old man on Wednesday, 16 August. It is understood that he has been charged with riot, throwing a petrol bomb and aggravated taking and driving away.
(MH)
Trouble began in the area last Monday, 07 August, when council workers removed bonfire materials.
Police were attacked with petrol bombs, stones and other missiles, and two cars were destroyed when they were set on fire.
Police investigating the incidents detained a 32-year-old man on Wednesday, 16 August. It is understood that he has been charged with riot, throwing a petrol bomb and aggravated taking and driving away.
(MH)
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