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21/08/2007
Petrol Bombs Thrown At Police
Police have been attacked with petrol bombs during disturbances at North Queen Street in Belfast.
One youth has been arrested during the trouble at the community interface and up to 30 people are thought to have been involved.
Police were called to the scene at about 9:30pm when reports of petrol bombs and other missiles being thrown.
The incident has been described as being another case of “recreational rioting” between rival groups. No injuries were reported.
(JM/SP)
One youth has been arrested during the trouble at the community interface and up to 30 people are thought to have been involved.
Police were called to the scene at about 9:30pm when reports of petrol bombs and other missiles being thrown.
The incident has been described as being another case of “recreational rioting” between rival groups. No injuries were reported.
(JM/SP)
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