Police officers are in attendance at an ongoing protest in the Belfast City Hall area this evening, Tuesday 2nd December.
Although the protest, which started at around 5.30pm, has so far been peaceful, a second group of people approached the protest at approximately 6.30pm and began to antagonise protesters.
One person, a man aged in his late teens, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of disorderly behaviour; while a second person, a man aged in his 40s, was also arrested in the area for disorderly behaviour unrelated to any protest activity.
They remain in custody at this time.
An evidence-gathering operation is in place and in due course we will review the footage gathered and consider any further potential offences.
The right to freedom of speech and freedom of assembly are fundamental human rights which are protected in law and allow individuals to engage in peaceful protest.
However, these rights are limited by the need to uphold the rights of others, protect public health and safety, minimise disruption to normal life and by the need to prevent and detect crime.