Woman due in court in connection with Belfast disturbance

A 60-strong crowd was involved in violence that broke out an hour later, forcing the deployment of police water cannon.

The Parades Commission had given the march the go-ahead for today on the strict condition that the parade left the city centre by no later than 1.30pm.

The restriction was imposed by the Government-appointed adjudication body to minimise disruption to city life.

In previous years the parade has proceeded through the city.

Last year there were minor disturbances at the controversial event but in 2013 nearly 60 police officers were injured when loyalist protesters rioted.

“Despite our best efforts none of the people responsible for today’s parade have come forward to engage with police to clarify their intentions (on timings)”.

Following the speeches, organisers announced the parade was over and the bands and marchers dispersed peacefully after 3.20pm.

The authorities said the rally, organised by the Anti-Internment League, had missed a deadline to apply for permission for the march, and had therefore broken the law by going ahead.

While the controversial policy of terrorist suspects’ detention was abolished in 1975, the parades in its commemoration are held on the annual basis.

It follows an Anti-Internment League parade in the city yesterday.

PSNI assistant chief constable Stephen Martin called for calm.

Police said that when it became clear the determination had been breached, the parade was stopped at the corner of the Oldpark Road and Rosapenna Street. Water cannon was used in the area to manage the disorder and a number of officers sustained minor injuries.

Umney is due back in court next month, when the 53-year-old man arrested on Sunday is also set to appear on charges of common assault and disorderly behaviour.