16/08/2017
Disorder At Bonfire In L'Derry
There was some disorder at a bonfire in Co L'Derry on Tuesday night, 15 August, according to the PSNI.
Bottles and stones were thrown at the City Walls, however the disorder was brought under control almost immediately.
Poppy wreaths and flags were also set alight on the bonfire in the Bogside area.
On Monday night, a number of residents and police officers came under attack at a bombfire in the Lecky Road area of L'Derry.
There were no reports of any injuries.
(CD/LM)
Bottles and stones were thrown at the City Walls, however the disorder was brought under control almost immediately.
Poppy wreaths and flags were also set alight on the bonfire in the Bogside area.
On Monday night, a number of residents and police officers came under attack at a bombfire in the Lecky Road area of L'Derry.
There were no reports of any injuries.
(CD/LM)
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