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2002 Short Strand clashes: Date: 31 May–7 June 2002: Place: East Belfast, Northern Ireland: Result: Five civilians shot; At least 28 PSNI officers hurt; Damage to cars and property; Families forced out of homes; High tensions
On Saturday May 2002, up to 800 people were involved in sectarian clashes beginning shortly after the Scottish Cup Final in which Rangers F.C. beat Celtic F.C. Petrol bombs and fireworks were thrown at Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers. That night 28 police officers and 10 civilians were injured, including two Protestant men ...
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Jun 5, 2002 · · June 2002: Eight people injured by gunfire after four nights of rioting around the Short Strand allegedly triggered by the placing of red, white and blue jubilee bunting on the railings...
Jun 22, 2011 · The Short Strand was the scene of similar, week-long skirmishes in June 2002, when republicans said bunting for the Queen's golden jubilee had been draped on railings of the local Catholic...
See 2002 Short Strand clashes. On 20 June 2011, a group of 60 to 100 men were reported to be attacking peoples' homes. [18] There were reports of injuries, as well as homes being damaged and petrol bombs being thrown. [18]
The Battle of St Matthew's or Battle of Short Strand was a gun battle that took place on the night of 27–28 June 1970 resulting in three deaths and at least 26 wounded. Major sectarian clashes were common in the shipyard area into the 21st century – 2002 Short Strand clashes and 2011 Northern Ireland riots .
