Residents of a West Belfast housing estate, Turf Lodge, today blocked the road outside a British Army base in protest at what they describe as ‘wanton destruction’ caused during recent house searches. The protest was organised by Sinn Féin.

Report shows protesters outside British Army base.

House damaged from use of pneumatic drills by army.

Interview with woman resident who says that, when challenged, the army said she had no rights.

To camera report by Fergal Keane on recent arms finds in West Belfast and on consequent intensive searches.

Interview with Joe Hendron, Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP).

The reporter is Fergal Keane.

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