Appeal for witnesses after police clash with rioters in west Belfast

The North's Police Ombudsman appealed for witnesses today after officers fired baton rounds during riots in west Belfast.

Appeal for witnesses after police clash with rioters in west Belfast
Mon, 05 Jul, 2010 - 17:56

The North's Police Ombudsman appealed for witnesses today after officers fired baton rounds during riots in west Belfast.

The PSNI came under sustained attack on Saturday night from a 100-strong crowd throwing stones, fireworks, paint and petrol bombs.

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