Calls for calm as police attacked with petrol bombs and missiles in Londonderry

Petrol bombs, rocks, masonry, steel poles and traffic cones have been thrown at police in Londonderry.

The disorder broke out while detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit carried out searches in the Creggan area of Derry as part of an ongoing terrorism investigation.

A quantity of cash and a firearm have been seized which will be subject to forensic examination.

In addition to that, detectives also found what is believed to be a suspected firearm, a number of suspected pipe bombs and a quantity of suspected ammunition. That will all now be subjected to forensic examination.

The PSNI said disorder developed at around 4pm on Thursday in Creevagh Heights.

Petrol bombs, rocks, masonry, steel poles and traffic cones were thrown at police, damaging police land rovers. Police remain in the area and would urge drivers to avoid the area if possible.

Derry City & Strabane Superintendent William Calderwood said: "The search in Creevagh Heights is continuing. We appreciate the disruption search activity can have but I want to reassure you of this - our presence in the area and activity we carry out is about keeping people safe. That is our priority and we would appeal for calm."

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