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16/05/2002
Fresh outbreak of sectarian violence in east Belfast
Fresh violence broke out last night in east Belfast as rival factions took to the streets again.
The trouble began when crowds of about 100 on each side began throwing stones, fireworks and other missiles in the Madrid Street area of the Short Strand shortly after 10pm on Wednesday. A derelict house was also set on fire, which the fire service fought while the security forces kept the two sides apart.
There were no reports of injuries.
The violence took place last night against a backdrop of ministerial talks with both protestant and catholic residents from north Belfast last night.
The First Minister David Trimble and Deputy First Minister Mark Durkan staged a second series of talks up at Stormont in a bid to bring the two sides closer to agreement.
Speaking after the talks Fr Aidan Troy from the Holy Cross Board of Governors said dialogue was needed and that face-to-face talks with loyalist residents was now vital.
(AMcE)
The trouble began when crowds of about 100 on each side began throwing stones, fireworks and other missiles in the Madrid Street area of the Short Strand shortly after 10pm on Wednesday. A derelict house was also set on fire, which the fire service fought while the security forces kept the two sides apart.
There were no reports of injuries.
The violence took place last night against a backdrop of ministerial talks with both protestant and catholic residents from north Belfast last night.
The First Minister David Trimble and Deputy First Minister Mark Durkan staged a second series of talks up at Stormont in a bid to bring the two sides closer to agreement.
Speaking after the talks Fr Aidan Troy from the Holy Cross Board of Governors said dialogue was needed and that face-to-face talks with loyalist residents was now vital.
(AMcE)
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