He was reacting to Protestant youths who were taunting him, according to his sister, Maria (14).

Catholics claim Protestant youths manhandled a Holy Cross parent and that two people were struck by a police vehicle.

Police in riot gear were also targeted in east Belfast and vehicles were hijacked and set alight when Protestant youths lit a massive bonfire.

The 15-year-old died from brain injuries the day after he and a friend were attacked by Protestant youths on May 7th, 2006.