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Missiles thrown at police in city Riot police called to disturbance
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Up to 12 people have been arrested following trouble in the Holylands area of south Belfast. Up to 12 people have been arrested during disturbances in south Belfast.
A police spokesperson said a crowd had gathered in Carmel Street and it is understood a number of missiles had been thrown at police. Police were called at about 1500 GMT to Carmel Street in the Holylands area where a car had been set alight.
Hundreds of St Patrick's Day house parties in the area had spilled out on the streets, and a small minority threw cans and bottles at police.
Riot police remain in the area, mainly populated by students, which has been the scene of disturbances on St Patrick's Day in previous years.
Police have advised motorists that Carmel Street has been closed, and officers remain in the area.Police have advised motorists that Carmel Street has been closed, and officers remain in the area.
The area, mainly populated by students, has been the scene of disturbances on St Patrick's Day in previous years. Local private homeowners said the disturbances proved there were too many shared houses, flats and multiple occupancies in the area.