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Trouble breaks out after Belfast union flag protest | Trouble breaks out after Belfast union flag protest |
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The police are "currently dealing with disorder" in parts of east Belfast. | |
The disturbances are concentrated on Albertbridge Road, Castlereagh Street and Mountpottinger Street. | |
Debris has been set on fire at the junction of Castlereagh Street and Beersbridge Road and motorists have been advised to avoid these areas. | |
It follows an earlier loyalist protest on the Albertbridge Road against restrictions to the flying of the union flag at Belfast City Hall. | It follows an earlier loyalist protest on the Albertbridge Road against restrictions to the flying of the union flag at Belfast City Hall. |
Street demonstrations have been taking place across Northern Ireland since Belfast City Council voted to change its long-standing flag policy on 3 December. | Street demonstrations have been taking place across Northern Ireland since Belfast City Council voted to change its long-standing flag policy on 3 December. |
Loyalists are protesting against the decision to fly the union flag at Belfast City Hall on a small number of designated days, rather than all year round. |