Police Attacked in Northern Ireland

Bricks, stones, and petrol bombs were thrown at police in Newry, Northern Ireland on Thursday.

One officer was injured by the blasts. He has been released from the hospital.

For awhile part of the town was shut down, as police did a controlled explosion on a suspicious device.

Chief Inspector David Beck said a "small criminal element" was "intent on bringing mayhem and disruption".

Local assembly member Micky Brady complained about the police disruption of the town's day. "Once again we have seen Newry brought to a standstill while a suspicious device is investigated. Local people, like myself, are sick and tired of these pointless exercises."