RACE RELATIONS BLOG: Hundreds clash during Belfast N Ireland riots

Sunday, August 21, 2005

Hundreds clash during Belfast N Ireland riots


About 400 nationalists and loyalists have clashed during several hours of rioting in east Belfast.
The violence erupted in Cluan Place and Clandeboye Gardens at about 1800 BST on Saturday. The police said bottles and bricks were thrown. One man was hurt.

Up to five shots were heard during the rioting. Army technical officers made safe a suspect device found in Clandeboye Gardens at about 0130 BST.

As they left, bottles were thrown at police vehicles. One man was arrested.

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