19 August 2012 Last updated at 04:38 ET

Crowd attacks police in Craigavon

Ardowen debris Police officers came under attack in the Ardowen area of Craigavon

Police came under attack from a large crowd throwing bricks and bottles in Craigavon early on Sunday.

It happened after officers were sent to investigate suspicious activity in the Ardowen area at about 01:00 BST.

About two hours later, a car was hijacked at Monbrief East Road and set alight at roundabout 3.

A police spokesman said the youths dispersed at about 04:00 BST but officers remained in the area for a time to monitor the situation.

Police have appealed for information.

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