East Belfast unrest continues as shots fire at police

Eight people are in police custody following Saturday's rioting in east Belfast.

Police said they fired plastic bullets three times during the violence.

Water cannon was also used as officers came under attack from over 100 people, throwing petrol bombs, stones and fireworks. One officer was injured.

It was the third consecutive night of riots in


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