Police officers attacked in Londonderry

A man, three teenagers and a young boy have been arrested after police were attacked in Londonderry.

Three officers were injured when it happened in Derry on Friday.

Police were responding to reports of a pellet gun being fired in a shopping centre when they were targeted.

Three officers were injured- one kicked, another's hand was injured and the other had their arm trapped in a police car door.

Four young people have been bailed while a man in his 30s remains in police custody.

Inspector Craig said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone with any information which might assist us to get in touch via 101, quoting reference number 1460 of 21/06/24.

“Although a BB/pellet gun is legal to sell, purchase and possess, and a firearm licence is not required, owners have a responsibility to use them safely.

“The use of BB/Pellet guns in a public place can cause injury or damage to property, which may constitute a criminal offence.

“Police remind anyone who owns one to be responsible because when they are used recklessly they have the potential to cause serious injury.”

Inspector Craig added: “I would also reiterate the message that assaults on police are completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated as simply being ‘part of the job’.

“Our ask is that officers and the work they do should not be taken for granted – no one should be treated the way these officers were last night.”