Police attacked during Belfast riot

Rival group of rioters threw bricks, bottles and petrol bombs at police in west Belfast last night.

Rival group of rioters threw bricks, bottles and petrol bombs at police in west Belfast last night.

Up to 100 people were reported to have been involved in the violence in the Broadway area that started at approximately 8.30pm and continued sporadically until 3am.

Objects were also thrown at passing cars. Police made two arrests and files are being sent to the Public Prosecution Service.

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