Tensions high amid conflicting rallies by military veterans and republicans

A military veterans' rally has commenced amid tight security in Belfast as hardline republicans protested only yards away.

Tensions high amid conflicting rallies by military veterans and republicans
Fri, 14 Apr, 2017 - 12:42

A military veterans' rally has commenced amid tight security in Belfast as hardline republicans protested only yards away.

The event and counter-demonstration started peacefully amid a tense atmosphere in the city centre.

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