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59 people arrested so far following Belfast riots

Police in the North say they are continuing to arrest suspects in connection with loyalist riotin...
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12.52 18 Dec 2012


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59 people arrested so far foll...

59 people arrested so far following Belfast riots

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12.52 18 Dec 2012


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Police in the North say they are continuing to arrest suspects in connection with loyalist rioting in Belfast. 

More violence broke out last night and 11 police officers were injured when protesters hurled bricks and fireworks at officers.

This is the 3rd week of disturbances in the North since Belfast City Council took the decision to restrict the flying of the Union flag at Belfast City Hall.

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PSNI still arresting suspects

Police say of the 59 arrested 41 have been charged, four have been reported to the Public Prosecution Service and 13 people have been released on bail.

Councillor Noel Williams has condemned the attack on a council meeting in Carrickfergus, where five loyalists broke in and shouted sectarian abuse:

Watch footage from the riots here:


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