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Trouble breaks out after Belfast union flag protest Trouble breaks out after Belfast union flag protest
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The police have said they are "currently dealing with disorder" in parts of east Belfast. The police are "currently dealing with disorder" in parts of east Belfast.
The disturbances are concentrated in Albertbridge Road, Castlereagh Street and Mountpottinger Street. The disturbances are concentrated on Albertbridge Road, Castlereagh Street and Mountpottinger Street.
Motorists are advised to avoid these areas, including Castlereagh Street's junction with Beersbridge Road. Debris has been set on fire at the junction of Castlereagh Street and Beersbridge Road and motorists have been advised to avoid these areas.
It follows an earlier loyalist protest on the Albertbridge Road against restrictions to the flying of the union flag at Belfast City Hall.It follows an earlier loyalist protest on the Albertbridge Road against restrictions to the flying of the union flag at Belfast City Hall.
Street demonstrations have been taking place across Northern Ireland since Belfast City Council voted to change its long-standing flag policy on 3 December.Street demonstrations have been taking place across Northern Ireland since Belfast City Council voted to change its long-standing flag policy on 3 December.
Loyalists have protested against the decision to fly the union flag at Belfast City Hall on designated days, rather than all year round. Loyalists are protesting against the decision to fly the union flag at Belfast City Hall on a small number of designated days, rather than all year round.