https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3073jdr97no

Three police officers have been injured during disorder in Londonderry.

Fireworks and masonry were thrown at officers in the Nailors Row area of the city between 21:30 BST and midnight on Monday.

Two officers were struck by masonry, while a third was hit by a firework, the police said.

Two teenagers were arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour and have both been released on bail pending further enquiries.

An 18-year-old and a 13-year-old boy were detained by police who have confirmed that the disorder was not racially motivated.

Videos, which were widely circulated on social media, showed a number of youths gathering near the city's walls.

A number of fireworks could be seen being directed towards officers close to a line of police vehicles.
There is a grey brick road with white splashes on it. In a background is a dark-coloured stone wall with grass surrounding it.
Image caption,

Videos showed a number of youths gathering near the city's walls

The SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has condemned the disorder calling it "disheartening" and said those behind it were "terrorising their own community".

"We have seen anti-social behaviour involving young people in this area in the past and those involved are risking a criminal record and their own future in the process," he added.

by heresmewhaa

5 comments

  1. More kids rioting. Jesus, this country is a fucking kip!

  2. “The SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has condemned the disorder calling it “disheartening” and said those behind it were “terrorising their own community”.

    No, they were terrorising the Protestant community. Stop trying to play the victim.

  3. Idiocracy.

    You would think the parents of these children would want a different life for them, that they would want a different Derry for them, since they’ve seen what’s on the other end of the stick during the troubles.

    Lack of education and an unwillingness to learn/change is the root of the riots in Ballymena, and the root of the issue here.

    So many tourists coming to experience our island over these coming months, especially with The Open happening, and in the North, we just can’t get out of our own way.

    It’s depressing.

  4. This is organised to secure cross community funding. It happens on both sides. 

  5. derry’s republican youth need serious help. their brand of nationalism is disgusting and sectarian and it’s a stain on our movement.

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