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East Belfast trouble follows union flag protest East Belfast trouble follows union flag protest
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Police have been attacked in east Belfast for the third day running. Police are investigating reports that shots have been fired at them during rioting in east Belfast on Saturday.
About 100 loyalists attacked officers with bricks, bottles and smoke bombs. Police have used water cannon in response. A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
About 100 loyalists attacked officers with bricks, bottles, fireworks and smoke canisters. Police used water cannon in response.
Earlier on Saturday, up to 1,000 loyalists protested outside Belfast City Hall over the decision to fly the union flag only on designated days.Earlier on Saturday, up to 1,000 loyalists protested outside Belfast City Hall over the decision to fly the union flag only on designated days.
On Friday, nine police were injured and 18 people arrested during rioting in east Belfast and Newtownabbey. Police are advising motorists to avoid the Lower Newtownards Road area.
Saturday's trouble happened close to the nationalist Short Strand area. Two other men were arrested during the trouble which happened close to the nationalist Short Strand area.
Some loyalists claimed it was sparked when they were attacked by republicans.Some loyalists claimed it was sparked when they were attacked by republicans.
Police have warned people to avoid the Newtownards Road between Bridge End and Holywood Arches.
Petrol bombs and missilesPetrol bombs and missiles
More than 30 petrol bombs and other missiles were thrown as police dealt with serious disorder in east Belfast on Friday. It is the the third consecutive day that police have been attacked in east Belfast.
On Friday, nine police officers were injured and 18 people arrested during rioting in east Belfast and Newtownabbey.
More than 30 petrol bombs and other missiles were thrown at police in east Belfast.
In Newtownabbey, police were attacked by a crowd throwing bricks and bottles.In Newtownabbey, police were attacked by a crowd throwing bricks and bottles.
Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson said violence against the police was a "disgrace". Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson described the violence against the police as a "disgrace".
He said those behind the recent unrest were playing into the hands of dissident republicans.He said those behind the recent unrest were playing into the hands of dissident republicans.
Trouble broke out on Friday in Castlereagh Street and Templemore Avenue, east Belfast, close to where 10 officers were injured in rioting on Thursday night.Trouble broke out on Friday in Castlereagh Street and Templemore Avenue, east Belfast, close to where 10 officers were injured in rioting on Thursday night.
A PSNI spokesman said officers had come under "sustained attack" from crowds of up to 300 people using fireworks, bricks and petrol bombs.A PSNI spokesman said officers had come under "sustained attack" from crowds of up to 300 people using fireworks, bricks and petrol bombs.
Eight officers were injured, including a female officer who required medical treatment in an ambulance at the scene.Eight officers were injured, including a female officer who required medical treatment in an ambulance at the scene.
ProtestProtest
It was reported that three attempts were made to hijack vehicles in nearby Beersbridge Road. A water canon was deployed but not used.It was reported that three attempts were made to hijack vehicles in nearby Beersbridge Road. A water canon was deployed but not used.
Police said 14 arrests took place during the disorder.Police said 14 arrests took place during the disorder.
An officer was also injured during a protest in O'Neill Road in Newtownabbey, a town north of Belfast.An officer was also injured during a protest in O'Neill Road in Newtownabbey, a town north of Belfast.
Police were attacked with bricks and bottles.Police were attacked with bricks and bottles.
An attempt was made to hijack a bus in the area and commercial premises on O'Neill Road were broken into by several masked men who damaged the property and stole a sum of money.An attempt was made to hijack a bus in the area and commercial premises on O'Neill Road were broken into by several masked men who damaged the property and stole a sum of money.
One person was arrested.One person was arrested.
Earlier, in Dundonald, police cleared a protest close to the Ulster Hospital. Three people were arrested.Earlier, in Dundonald, police cleared a protest close to the Ulster Hospital. Three people were arrested.
A campaign of street demonstrations has been ongoing since Belfast City Council took a vote on 3 December which limited the number of days the union flag is flown at Belfast City Hall.A campaign of street demonstrations has been ongoing since Belfast City Council took a vote on 3 December which limited the number of days the union flag is flown at Belfast City Hall.
Some of the protests have resulted in violence.Some of the protests have resulted in violence.
To date, more than 40 police officers have been hurt, several politicians have received death threats and homes and property have been damaged.To date, more than 40 police officers have been hurt, several politicians have received death threats and homes and property have been damaged.