RUC attacked by loyalist petrol bombers

The RUC came under petrol bomb attack from loyalist gangs in east Belfast overnight.

Wed, 11 Jul, 2001 - 15:31

The RUC came under petrol bomb attack from loyalist gangs in east Belfast overnight.

Up to 50 petrol bombs were hurled at police patrols over several hours in the Ballybeen and Newtonards road areas.

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