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At least one shot has been fired at police by republicans in north Belfast and there have been other disturbances after Orange Order parades in NI.At least one shot has been fired at police by republicans in north Belfast and there have been other disturbances after Orange Order parades in NI.
At least nine police officers have been injured in the city and baton rounds and water cannon were used on rioters.At least nine police officers have been injured in the city and baton rounds and water cannon were used on rioters.
Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly blamed the Real IRA for the trouble in north Belfast.Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly blamed the Real IRA for the trouble in north Belfast.
In Londonderry there were minor disturbances and there has also been trouble in Rasharkin, County Antrim, and Armagh.In Londonderry there were minor disturbances and there has also been trouble in Rasharkin, County Antrim, and Armagh.
Gerry Kelly MLA: ''A number of groups..sent people over here with the sole aim to cause riots''Gerry Kelly MLA: ''A number of groups..sent people over here with the sole aim to cause riots''
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay said it was disappointing "isolated outbreaks of violence had marred the day for all communities".PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay said it was disappointing "isolated outbreaks of violence had marred the day for all communities".
"Right across Northern Ireland there were hundreds of parades that passed off peacefully," he said."Right across Northern Ireland there were hundreds of parades that passed off peacefully," he said.
"However, it is very disappointing that there were a minority of people, in north Belfast, Derry, Armagh, Rasharkin and other parts of Northern Ireland who showed total disregard for local communities."However, it is very disappointing that there were a minority of people, in north Belfast, Derry, Armagh, Rasharkin and other parts of Northern Ireland who showed total disregard for local communities.
"They displayed the worst possible face of Northern Ireland - a face of bigotry, sectarianism and intolerance that is not representative of the vast majority of people who have moved on and embraced a peaceful future.""They displayed the worst possible face of Northern Ireland - a face of bigotry, sectarianism and intolerance that is not representative of the vast majority of people who have moved on and embraced a peaceful future."
Petrol bombs fireworks, stones, and bottles were thrown at police officers in Ardoyne. Petrol bombs, fireworks, stones, and bottles were thrown at police officers in Ardoyne.
Police fired up to 18 baton rounds and water cannon were deployed.Police fired up to 18 baton rounds and water cannon were deployed.
Three vans were also hijacked and two of them were pushed at police lines.Three vans were also hijacked and two of them were pushed at police lines.
Mr Kelly said a "a small number of dissident republicans from outside Ardoyne" had stoked sectarian tensions and orchestrated the trouble.Mr Kelly said a "a small number of dissident republicans from outside Ardoyne" had stoked sectarian tensions and orchestrated the trouble.
NORTHERN IRELAND TROUBLE Ardoyne Shots fired at police 18 baton rounds firedWater cannon deployedPetrol bombs and other missiles thrownNine officers injuredThree vans hijackedSinn Fein blame Real IRA for troubleFirearm handed to police after children spotted playing with it Londonderry Minor trouble at return city centre paradeMissiles thrownTrouble in Butcher's GateOne police officer injured Armagh Device explodes on Friary RoadPetrol bombs thrownTwo cars stolen and set on fireFour people arrested Rasharkin Stones, petrol bombs thrownThree police hurtOne arrested Source PSNINORTHERN IRELAND TROUBLE Ardoyne Shots fired at police 18 baton rounds firedWater cannon deployedPetrol bombs and other missiles thrownNine officers injuredThree vans hijackedSinn Fein blame Real IRA for troubleFirearm handed to police after children spotted playing with it Londonderry Minor trouble at return city centre paradeMissiles thrownTrouble in Butcher's GateOne police officer injured Armagh Device explodes on Friary RoadPetrol bombs thrownTwo cars stolen and set on fireFour people arrested Rasharkin Stones, petrol bombs thrownThree police hurtOne arrested Source PSNI
"The Real IRA or whatever they may call themselves and some other splinter organisations sent people over here with the sole aim to cause riots, to bring this further down into sectarianism," he said."The Real IRA or whatever they may call themselves and some other splinter organisations sent people over here with the sole aim to cause riots, to bring this further down into sectarianism," he said.
"They had no concern for the people of this area or their safety.""They had no concern for the people of this area or their safety."
Earlier a firearm was handed into police after a group of children were found playing with it.Earlier a firearm was handed into police after a group of children were found playing with it.
"There was a rifle found this morning by children which I assume was going to be used," Mr Kelly added."There was a rifle found this morning by children which I assume was going to be used," Mr Kelly added.
"Let us think back, the last time that anyone used a rifle or any weapon during a riot here was the early seventies, because the reaction to it is that people will end up dead.""Let us think back, the last time that anyone used a rifle or any weapon during a riot here was the early seventies, because the reaction to it is that people will end up dead."
In Rasharkin, County Antrim, officers sustained minor injuries when they were struck by stones and bricks by youths in the village.In Rasharkin, County Antrim, officers sustained minor injuries when they were struck by stones and bricks by youths in the village.
Petrol bombs were also thrown. One man has been arrested.Petrol bombs were also thrown. One man has been arrested.
There were disturbances during the return leg of the Twelfth parade in Derry.There were disturbances during the return leg of the Twelfth parade in Derry.
There was minor trouble in the Butcher's Gate area where one policeman sustained a slight injury.There was minor trouble in the Butcher's Gate area where one policeman sustained a slight injury.
Earlier, rival groups taunted each other as Orangemen and a small number of bands made their way through the Diamond area.Earlier, rival groups taunted each other as Orangemen and a small number of bands made their way through the Diamond area.
Both sides spat at each other and threw missiles. Police separated factions.Both sides spat at each other and threw missiles. Police separated factions.
Officers remained in the area, and were attacked by nationalists throwing stones and bottles.Officers remained in the area, and were attacked by nationalists throwing stones and bottles.
Police came under attack with missiles and paint during disturbances in Armagh following a security alert at Friary Road in which a minor explosion occurred.Police came under attack with missiles and paint during disturbances in Armagh following a security alert at Friary Road in which a minor explosion occurred.
Four people have been arrested for public order offences following a number of minor disturbances.Four people have been arrested for public order offences following a number of minor disturbances.
A small number of petrol bombs were thrown. At least two cars were also stolen and set alight on Friary Road.A small number of petrol bombs were thrown. At least two cars were also stolen and set alight on Friary Road.