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10/07/2018
Officers Injured During Disorder In L'Derry
Two police officers and a member of the public have been injured during disorder in L'Derry.
A total of 26 petrol bombs were thrown in the Bogside area on Monday night, 09 July.
Three people were arrested and a car was also set on fire.
This is the third night of trouble in the area and a number of petrol bombs and officers were attacked in the Fountain Estate interface over the weekend.
(CD/LM)
A total of 26 petrol bombs were thrown in the Bogside area on Monday night, 09 July.
Three people were arrested and a car was also set on fire.
This is the third night of trouble in the area and a number of petrol bombs and officers were attacked in the Fountain Estate interface over the weekend.
(CD/LM)
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