Two arrested after police attacked at large Belfast street party

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Two Arrested After Police Attacked At Large Belfast Street Party
Bottles were thrown at officers when they attended the scene.
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By David Young, PA

Police have been attacked as they tried to break up a large street party in the Holyland area of Belfast.

Two men were arrested during the incident in Agincourt Avenue in the early hours of Tuesday.

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Bottles were thrown at officers when they attended the scene. They were also subjected to verbal abuse.

The Holyland student area has witnessed a series of police interventions in recent months as officers have attempted to break up parties in breach of Covid-19 rules.

Offensive weapon

Police said they attended Agincourt Avenue after receiving reports that a large crowd of young people were partying in the street.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of disorderly behaviour and possession of an offensive weapon, and a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of disorderly behaviour.

Both men were subsequently released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

Officers also issued nine tickets for breaches of coronavirus regulations at a house party in the area.

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