The boy, 13, was arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour after officers were attacked with petrol bombs and masonry on a street in Londonderry where ‘masked youths had gathered’
The boy was arrested in Londonderry (Image: Google Maps )
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after police were attacked with petrol bombs and masonry in Londonderry.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a probe to track down a number of people, believed to be youths, involved in disorder in the Bishop Street area on Tuesday evening following similar incidents in the past week.
Officers said the street was closed after a number of glass bottles were thrown, with fireworks also set off and masonry thrown at police vehicles.
The PSNI said the boy was arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour after officers received a report at around 5:30pm on Tuesday that a number of masked youths had gathered in the area.
It followed incidents of antisocial behaviour in the Bishop Street, The Fountain and Nailors Row areas in the past week, the force said.
A spokesperson said: “Bishop Street was closed temporarily to deal with the disorder, causing disruption and fear yet again to the local communities. A number of glass bottles were thrown, with fireworks also set off and petrol bombs and masonry thrown at police vehicles.
“A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour and has since been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.
“An investigation is underway to identify all those involved, and we will take action against anyone identified as committing offences.”
Anyone with information, including dashcam, CCTV or other footage, can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1383 of 05/05/26.
