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Two held in North over 12 July riots

12 July parades - Two quizzed over riots
12 July parades - Two quizzed over riots

A man and a teenager are being questioned by police about rioting in the Ardoyne area of north Belfast on 12 July.

The disturbances left more than 100 police officers and a number of civilians injured.

Trouble flared as a controversial Orange Order parade passed along the Crumlin Road.

Police confirmed they had detained a 22-year-old man and a 15-year-old youth in the Oldpark area of the city. They are being interviewed about public order offences.