15/07/2015

Teenager Arrested After Two Police Officers Injured In Belfast

A 16-year-old girl has been arrested after two police officers were injured as trouble flared in Belfast overnight.

Petrol bombs and masonry were thrown at the officers in the Woodvale Road area at around 12.50am on Wednesday.

No petrol bombs made contact, however two police officers were injured after bottles were thrown at them.

The teenage girl was arrested for riotous behaviour. She is being questioned by the police.

(CD)

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