PSNI officers attacked during Belfast riots

Police officers have come under attack with stones and petrol bombs during overnight rioting in the streets of south and east Belfast.

Police officers have come under attack with stones and petrol bombs during overnight rioting in the streets of south and east Belfast.

A number of roads in the Markets area were closed during the violence, which also spread across the Lagan Bridge to the Lower Newtownards Road.

The PSNI says a small number of petrol bombs were thrown at police officers during the clashes.

No further details were immediately available.

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