Water cannons deployed as five police hurt in flag protests

Police used water cannons as officers were injured during sectarian clashes between loyalists and republicans in east Belfast today.

Water cannons deployed as five police hurt in flag protests

Police used water cannons as officers were injured during sectarian clashes between loyalists and republicans in east Belfast today.

A police spokesman later said five officers were injured and some taken to hospital. Several baton rounds were used.

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