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29/10/2007
Cops Targeted In Ardoyne Riot
Weekend trouble has left two police officers injured and requiring hospital treatment.
The PSNI officers were attacked during trouble in north Belfast's Ardoyne district when a gang of about 20 youths targeted a routine patrol aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in the area.
Stones and bottles were thrown at police and damage was caused to police vehicles in Ardoyne Avenue. One youth has been arrested, said police.
Inspector Alan Swann said it would take time for the officers to recover. "Two officers received a mix of head, leg and body injuries which required several stitches to the head and staples throughout their bodies," he said.
"Unfortunately, they will not be able to perform their duties for a while due to these injuries."
(BMcC)
The PSNI officers were attacked during trouble in north Belfast's Ardoyne district when a gang of about 20 youths targeted a routine patrol aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in the area.
Stones and bottles were thrown at police and damage was caused to police vehicles in Ardoyne Avenue. One youth has been arrested, said police.
Inspector Alan Swann said it would take time for the officers to recover. "Two officers received a mix of head, leg and body injuries which required several stitches to the head and staples throughout their bodies," he said.
"Unfortunately, they will not be able to perform their duties for a while due to these injuries."
(BMcC)
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