Loyalist protests in Belfast have resulted in a fifth consecutive day of rioting in the city, as a dispute over the flying of the Union Jack flag at Belfast City Hall continues.
Plastic bullets and water cannons were deployed by police, after they were attacked with weapons including hatchets and sledge hammers. There were also reports of a clash between loyalists and nationalists, early on Monday evening. 8 arrests were made, bringing the total to 104 since violence erupted.
Loyalists have been protesting in Belfast against a decision made by the council to only fly the Union Jack flag on 17 designated days a year. The first of those days this year will be Wednesday the 9th of January, marking the Duchess of Cambridge's 31st birthday.
