Lord Mayor of Belfast jostled by protesters at park opening

The Sinn Fein Lord Mayor of Belfast has been jostled by loyalist protesters at the re-opening of a north Belfast park.

Lord Mayor of Belfast jostled by protesters at park opening

The Sinn Fein Lord Mayor of Belfast has been jostled by loyalist protesters at the re-opening of a north Belfast park.

Mairtin O' Muilleoir was escorted from the ceremony at Woodvale by police.

Nine police officers were injured in the incident, as missiles were thrown.

Woodvale was the scene of summer riots linked to a 12th of July parade.

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