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Police attacked with petrol bombs | |
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Police officers have come under attack from petrol bombs, stones and fireworks in County Down. | |
A crowd of up to 150 people have been involved in the trouble in the Kilcooley estate in Bangor. There are no reports of any injuries. | |
The violence erupted after officers searched houses in the area. At least one car has been set alight. | |
North Down assembly member Alex Easton condemned the trouble and called for calm in the area. | North Down assembly member Alex Easton condemned the trouble and called for calm in the area. |
"The attacks on police should come to an immediate end," he said. | "The attacks on police should come to an immediate end," he said. |
"Kilcooley has made outstanding progress over recent years and has excellent and dedicated community representatives - it is vital that nothing impedes the further progress of this area." | "Kilcooley has made outstanding progress over recent years and has excellent and dedicated community representatives - it is vital that nothing impedes the further progress of this area." |