Bomb factory found after night of riots

A bomb factory was discovered as part of the follow-up security operation in the aftermath of violence in Northern Ireland which left 32 police officers injured, Chief Constable Hugh Orde revealed today.

Seven weapons were also recovered in north Belfast, where some of the worst rioting took place last night.

The trouble erupted after a disputed Orange Order march was re-routed in the west of the city.

Mr Orde said the Orange Order must bear substantial responsibility for the disorder and claimed the action by his officers was proportionate to the violence.

He said: “This violence was completely organised and the heroic actions of my officers prevented it escalating.”