An 18-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was shot in both legs in Belfast.

Two police officers were taken to hospital after being hit with bricks during disturbances in north Belfast.

The PSNI are investigating a sexual assault on a 17 year-old girl in north Belfast.

Police in the North have arrested one person following the seizure of arms, ammunition and explosives at a business premises in north Belfast last night.

A soldier is believed to have suffered acid burns to his face after being struck by an acid bomb thrown by loyalists in Twaddell Avenue tonight, police said.