(12 Aug 1995) Natural Sound

Nationalist protestors in Belfast have clashed with Police as militant protestants attempted to stage a traditional march.

Residents in the Catholic Ormeau Road area of the city were trying to stop the march by protestants. When they refused to clear the route, riot officers of the Royal Ulster Constabulary moved in.

There was a heavy Police presence on the Ormeau Road from early this morning. Nationalist residents have failed to stop two loyalist marches already this year. When they staged a sit down on the road, Police moved in forcefully.

Several protestors were injured. At least one received a heavy blow to the head.

Bricks and bottles were thrown at the Police as they moved the crowd of three hundred aside.

A small march by protestants was then shepherded through the area.

The so-called Apprentice Boys Parades are held on this date each year to commemorate an historical defeat of Catholic forces more than 300 years ago.

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