Police injured in new flag riots (From Hampshire Chronicle)
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Police injured in new flag riots
10:41pm Thursday 3rd January 2013 in National News © Press Association 2013
Loyalists across Northern Ireland have been protesting since councillors in Belfast voted to limit the number of days they fly the Union flag
Eight police officers have been injured by rioting loyalists in east Belfast.
One needed hospital treatment after a series of violent attacks linked to protests over the decision by councillors to restrict the flying of the Union Flag over City Hall. He was later released.
At one stage a road was blocked by a burning car in the Templemore Avenue area.
Hooded and masked gangs pelted officers with bricks, bottles and petrol bombs.
Police said there were two arrests.
Motorists were diverted away from the disorder - the latest outbreak since last month's City Hall decision.
