Police injured in Belfast clash

Eight police officers were injured after trouble flared in north Belfast overnight.

One of those wounded was treated in hospital for a broken finger and the others suffered cuts and bruises.

A 20-strong group clashed with the police units on the Cavehill Road.

The officers were investigating reports that houses were being attacked and property damaged, a police spokeswoman said.

She added: “When police tried to speak to the crowd they were attacked, resulting in eight officers being injured.”

Windows on two houses in the area were broken and a car was damaged, police said.

Bins were also overturned and rubbish strewn across the road. One was set alight.

Three people were later arrested for public order offences.