The PSNI were attacked with fireworks and other missiles in Belfast last night after they were called to deal with a bomb alert that was later declared to be a hoax.
Security forces told families to stay at the rear of their homes after a suspicious device was discovered at the junction of Forthriver Drive and Forthriver Crescent in north Belfast at around 9pm.
Youths attacked police officers at the scene before community leaders in the area worked to quell the disturbances.
Army technical experts carried out a controlled explosion on the device before the security alert was lifted after 11pm.
The device was declared to be a hoax, while there were no reports of serious injuries.
