Man arrested following east Belfast union flag protest 26 January 2013 Last updated at 19:19 A 42-year-old man has been arrested in east Belfast for obstruction, assault on police and resisting arrest following a union flag protest in east Belfast. Earlier several hundred loyalists gathered in front of Belfast City Hall. A number of the protestors later blocked several roads in east Belfast. The roads have now re-opened and police have scaled down their presence in the area. The police have said as precautionary measure medical assistance was sought for the man. However no medical assistance was required. He is currently in police custody.