Loyalist violence erupted in the city after the Whiterock parade

The motion, introduced by Alliance councillor Mervyn Jones, called on all elected representatives to disassociate themselves from such violence.

It also urged support for the PSNI in their efforts to restore and maintain law and order throughout the city.

"I think what happened did great damage to Belfast," Mr Jones said.

"I thought there was a great lack of leadership within the unionist community."

Violence began in the city after the Parades Commission refused to allow the order's Whiterock march through a nationalist area of north Belfast.

A proposed DUP amendment to Monday night's motion was defeated.