Joe Biden 'more than comfortable' travelling to Northern Ireland for Good Friday Agreement anniversary - despite violence
when he arrives in Belfast on Tuesday, which will be followed by a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, the White House said.president will also deliver a speech commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement at Ulster University.Footage shows several masked protestors hurl petrol bombs and other missiles at an armoured police Land Rover in Creggan, Londonderry.
Around a dozen people attended the illegal parade dressed in paramilitary clothing, which started at 2pm, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1916 Easter rising. Police have appealed for calm amid the protests, confirming that no one had been injured in the attacks.The Police Service of Northern Ireland said: "Our officers have come under attack in Creggan with petrol bombs and other objects thrown at their vehicle while in attendance at an un-notified Easter parade.PSNI come under petrol bomb attack in Derry
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