Up to 500 involved in 'worst rioting' in Belfast for years

Loyalist paramilitaries supposed to be on ceasefire organised major rioting in Belfast and opened fire on police, a senior officer has revealed.

Up to 500 involved in 'worst rioting' in Belfast for years

Loyalist paramilitaries supposed to be on ceasefire organised major rioting in Belfast and opened fire on police, a senior officer has revealed.

Around 500 people were involved in violence at a sectarian interface in the east of the city last night.

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