Several RUC officers were injured in disturbances overnight at Drumcree, although the violence was of a minor nature compared to the clashes during last year's stand-off. Six RUC officers were injured when loyalist protesters clashed with security forces at Drumcree. The RUC said that two people were arrested for public order offences, after last night's skirmishes, during which loyalists threw stones and fireworks at security forces.
In Belfast, nationalist residents on the Ormeau Road have welcomed the decision by the Parades Commission to ban next week's Twelth of July march through the area. However, the Orange Order has criticised the Parades Commission decision to re-route the Ballynafeigh Orange District's march on the morning of the twelfth of July away from the Lower Ormeau area. The Commission says that the district will not be allowed into the mainly nationalist area because there have not been face to face talks between the Orangemen and local residents. The Lower Ormeau Concerned Community said it was relieved at the Commission's decision.
