PSNI officers hurt in Belfast disturbance

Two police officers were treated for injuries when they were attacked by a crowd of youths in Belfast last night.

Two police officers were treated for injuries when they were attacked by a crowd of youths in Belfast last night.

The officers were on patrol in the Ardoyne when they were attacked by a crowd of some 20 youths. Bottles and stones were thrown at the officers and a police vehicle was damaged in the attack. One arrest was made at the scene.

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