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27/08/2014
Police Attacked With Petrol Bombs In East Belfast
Police officers responding to reports of a burning car have been attacked with petrol bombs and paint in east Belfast.
The PSNI attended the scene at Castelereagh Street at around 23:15 on Tuesday when they came under attack from youths throwing petrol bombs and paint.
It is understood that no one was injured in the incident and no arrests have been made.
Police presence in the area has been increased in an effort to deter further attacks on police.
(MH/CD)
The PSNI attended the scene at Castelereagh Street at around 23:15 on Tuesday when they came under attack from youths throwing petrol bombs and paint.
It is understood that no one was injured in the incident and no arrests have been made.
Police presence in the area has been increased in an effort to deter further attacks on police.
(MH/CD)
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