The Archive · 1921

Mysterious Riot in Belfast

London, June 13.

Seven persons weve killed and 40 wounded in rioting which occurred at Belfast on Saturday and Sunday nights. Four of the dead, who were the victims of mysterious executions, were dragged from_ their beds and shot outside their homes. These included an aged clergyman, formerly Dean of Leighlin.

The fighting between rival crowds in the streets of Belfast yesterday evening was most remarkable, snipers using revolvers and rifles, and occasionally dropping bombs from windows. Armoured cars with troops which were rushed up were compelled to fire in order to disperse the mobs.—Reuter.

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