PSNI probe Belfast riot

09/08/2008 - 14:24:00
Police in the North are investigating a riot during which officers were attacked by a crowd in Belfast overnight.

The incident happened in the Glebewalk area of Lisburn shortly before 1am this morning.

Up to 20 people were involved in the attack, during which a can of tear gas was stolen from police.

One person was taken to hospital with injuries but they are not thought to be life-threatening.

Two people were arrested in connection with the riot and one was later charged with assaulting police officers.