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Youths clash with police as Orange Order marks July 12th
Monday, 13 July 2009
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Petrol bombs have been thrown at police by Republican youths in Ardoyne, north Belfast this evening.
It's one of a number of violent incidents to occur around the annual Protestant "July 12th" marches, which are taking place a day late because yesterday was a Sunday.
The first incident took place in Belfast, where about twenty loyalist youths threw bottles and other missiles at police who had confiscated alcohol from them. PSNI officers liaised with Orange Order officials and calm was soon restored.
In Armagh, a suspect device partially ignited, but was made safe by the British Army without any injuries or damage to property. The local police commander, Chief Inspector Ken Mawhinney said it could have ended in tragedy.
In Killyleagh, Co. Down, a car carrying elderly Orangemen collided with two members of a flute band. One girl in her teens was seriously injured and flown to hospital in Belfast, and a nine-year-old boy was also hurt.
The latest clashes, between Republican youths and police happened in Ardoyne this evening. There was concern of more serious violence in the area later tonight.
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I am saddened to read news of violence in Belfast. Here's to silencing the violence. Wishing your beautiful City all the best.
Posted by Edwin | 14.07.09, 01:36 GMT
Agreed Johnny, I worked in Belfast earlier this year and found the Irish people to be the friendliest I've ever met, my own country included. I made many friends that I still communicate with and I hope to return one day for a longer stay. Fighting each other has accomplished nothing in all these years. Put it behind you and treat each other with the kindness you showed me. You'll be better off.
Posted by Curtis | 13.07.09, 23:53 GMT
Agreed Johnny, I worked in Belfast earlier this year and found the Irish people to be the friendliest I've ever met, my own country included. I made many friends that I still communicate with and I hope to return one day for a longer stay. Fighting each other has accomplished nothing in all these years. Put it behind you and treat each other with the kindness you showed me. You'll be better off.
Posted by Curtis | 13.07.09, 23:53 GMT
ireland if only you knew the fight isnt protesant catholic. it so 16th century you could live easily with each other its all trival. together you could be imperalist exporting irish values the world over. enjoying a higher living standard together. stop the silliness if you can come together you could be so much more.
Posted by johnny | 13.07.09, 21:26 GMT