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08/05/2007
Three protestors arrested near Stormont
Three police officers have been injured following disturbances near Stormont.
It is understood three arrests have been made for public order offences, following the incident where anti-war protestors had blocked a road near Stormont.
Two of the officers were taken to hospital and it is understood one suffered a suspected broken nose, while another was concussed.
The disturbances were brought under control in a matter of minutes, and detectives are continuing to monitor the situation.
The Belfast Anti-War Movement were using Mr Blair's visit at the opening of the new power-sharing executive to protest against the conflict in Iraq.
(JM/SP)
It is understood three arrests have been made for public order offences, following the incident where anti-war protestors had blocked a road near Stormont.
Two of the officers were taken to hospital and it is understood one suffered a suspected broken nose, while another was concussed.
The disturbances were brought under control in a matter of minutes, and detectives are continuing to monitor the situation.
The Belfast Anti-War Movement were using Mr Blair's visit at the opening of the new power-sharing executive to protest against the conflict in Iraq.
(JM/SP)
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