Police vehicles pelted with bottles and stones in Derry
Up to 30 young people were involved in the disorder
Police vehicles have been damaged after being pelted with bottles and stones in Derry.
A group of up to 30 young people were involved in the disorder last night.
Officers were in the area conducting searches in relation to recent violent dissident republican terrorism.
Chief Superintendent Nigel Goddard said, “Shortly before 7pm, police officers came under sporadic attack from a group of approximately 30 young people who had gathered in the area and started throwing stones and bottles at them. Some damage was caused to police vehicles but thankfully no officers were injured.”
“Police liaised with local community representatives who assisted in moving the young people away from the area. Shortly after 7.30pm, police were also able to leave the area after concluding the search and the situation has now calmed.”