UVF blamed after rioting in Belfast

A major riot that saw police come under gun attack by loyalists in the North is being blamed on the Ulster Volunteer Force, despite the paramilitary group being on ceasefire.

UVF blamed after rioting in Belfast

A major riot that saw police come under gun attack by loyalists in the North is being blamed on the Ulster Volunteer Force, despite the paramilitary group being on ceasefire.

Political leaders appealed for calm after 500 people were involved in the disturbances in east Belfast last night that saw hand-to-hand fighting, plus the use of petrol bombs and blast bombs.

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