A judge has described scenes of violence in Belfast as "absolutely disgraceful" as he refused bail to three men accused of taking part in disorder which followed an anti-immigration protest in the city on Saturday.
A number of men have been charged and appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court today.
Deputy District Judge Liam McStay told the court: "The events at the weekend were absolutely disgraceful: a concerted and deliberate attempt to undermine public order and to then domineer the community and there were racist elements to it."
The district judge refused bail to Simeon Eric McCullough, 46, of Schomberg Drive in Belfast, who was charged with disorderly behaviour and resisting police.
Bail was also refused to Gary Creighton, 38, from Inishowen Drive in Belfast, who was charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, possession of fireworks without a licence, and riotous behaviour. He also faced a charge of disorderly behaviour.
Bernard Lavery, 34, from Farnham Street in Belfast, was charged with taking part in an unnotified public procession.
Mr Lavery was denied bail and was remanded in custody until 2 September.
Last to appear was Michael John Coulter, 53, of York Park in Belfast, who was charged with resisting police, three counts of assault on police and disorderly behaviour.
Mr Coulter was denied bail and was remanded in custody until 2 September.
