Petrol bomb thrown at police in North Belfast
Police in North Belfast have been attacked by a crowd throwing stones and a petrol bomb.
Officers had responded to a report of a suspicious car in the Ardoyne Avenue area at around 1am on Sunday.
A crowd then proceeded to throw stones at them.
A petrol bomb was also thrown at their vehicle near Rosapenna Street.
Inspector Tommy Fairfield said: “Thankfully none of the crew were injured and they were subsequently able to locate the suspicious vehicle and seize it.
"A 19 year old man was arrested a short time later on suspicion of a range of driving offences.
"It is unacceptable that police officers simply trying to do their job should be attacked however I am pleased with how professionally the crew conducted themselves, continuing to pursue their enquiries and keep people safe, even in the face of such an attack.
"The male who was arrested remains in police custody this morning assisting us with our enquiries."