PSNI officers attacked by crowd in Antrim

Police officers in Northern Ireland have come under attack from crowds of youths in a nationalist area of Antrim for a second…

Police officers in Northern Ireland have come under attack from crowds of youths in a nationalist area of Antrim for a second consecutive night. Three men were arrested after the attacks.

Police said at least 10 petrol bombs and other missiles, including bricks and bottles, were thrown during rioting on the Rathenraw estate.

A crowd of up to 60 youths burnt a number of wheelie bins and caused the Stiles Way to be closed for a couple of hours.

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