Scarva: Four arrests after protest disorder in County Down
Supt Norman Haslett, who was responsible for the policing operation, said footage will now be reviewed and they will "consider any potential offences".
In Newry, police said a flag, believed to be associated with a proscribed terrorist organisation was removed from a parade participant by police and this is subject to an ongoing police investigation.Supt Haslet said it was an "appropriate and proportionate policing operation to ensure that the safety of everyone involved was maintained and that the law was upheld".
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