Police attacked during south Belfast disorder – MASHAHER

Police have come under attack during further disorder in south Belfast.

It follows a weekend of violence which saw businesses damaged after an anti-immigration protest in the city on Saturday.

On Monday night, riot teams were deployed to Sandy Row, close to a supermarket that was set on fire, as a petrol bomb and stones were thrown at officers.

Police have said it is dealing with “ongoing disorder” in the Donegall Road area and have urged the public to avoid the area.

BBC News Ireland Correspondent Chris Page reports that about a dozen people are involved in the violence which is being directed towards several armoured police vehicles.

A number of officers in riot gear have sealed off the street and a bin has been set alight.

Earlier on Monday, councillors at a special Belfast City Council meeting passed a motion to provide financial support to businesses damaged during Saturday’s disorder.

The motion calls for the council to establish a programme of financial assistance for those “impacted by racist criminal attacks”.