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Trouble broke out in Belfast city centre following the switching-on of the Christmas lights.Trouble broke out in Belfast city centre following the switching-on of the Christmas lights.
Two police officers received injuries during two separate incidents on Tuesday evening.Two police officers received injuries during two separate incidents on Tuesday evening.
Trouble erupted in Castle Street as many families with children were leaving after the switching-on event. A number of arrests were made.Trouble erupted in Castle Street as many families with children were leaving after the switching-on event. A number of arrests were made.
Four youths were also arrested during a disturbance involving a large group near Carlisle Circus. Four men arrested during a disturbance near Carlisle Circus have been charged with disorderly behaviour.
They were released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service after appearing at Belfast Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
A police spokesman said officers were making an arrest in Castle Street at about 2030 GMT when they were surrounded by a hostile crowd.A police spokesman said officers were making an arrest in Castle Street at about 2030 GMT when they were surrounded by a hostile crowd.
A short time later, the spokesperson said, police were attacked by a number of people in Castle Junction. Bottles and other missiles were thrown and damage was caused to one police vehicle.A short time later, the spokesperson said, police were attacked by a number of people in Castle Junction. Bottles and other missiles were thrown and damage was caused to one police vehicle.
The city's Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers said he was "angry and disappointed" by what happened in the city.The city's Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers said he was "angry and disappointed" by what happened in the city.
"I would condemn the drunken thugs who were involved," Mr Rodgers said."I would condemn the drunken thugs who were involved," Mr Rodgers said.
"It was rather said that some people suffered through this and had to run to get away from the incident.""It was rather said that some people suffered through this and had to run to get away from the incident."