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12/08/2019
Police Targeted With Petrol Bombs In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry were attacked with over 15 petrol bombs following the city's annual Apprentice Boys parade on Saturday, 10 August.
The incident saw the Memorial Hall targeted with two petrol bombs at around 10.45pm while many people socialised in the Fahan Street area after the event.
Police deployed to the area to prevent further disorder were subsequently attacked with 15-20 petrol bombs and other missiles. A number of pallets were also placed on the street and set on fire.
While no one was injured, police have condemned those behind the attack.
"This violent behaviour cannot be tolerated," their statement read.
"Calm was restored shortly after 1am and police remained in the area and monitored the situation throughout the night.
"A thorough police investigation is now underway to identify those responsible and seek to bring them before the courts and I would appeal to anyone who has any information about what happened last night to contact police."
Details can be provided to police via the non-emergency line 101, or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has condemned the behaviour of those responsible as "disgraceful and unjustified". His comments come after a loyalist band reportedly marched in Saturday's parade with a Parachute Regiment emblem on their uniform.
Police have confirmed they are investigating the behaviour and symbols displayed by the band.
The north Down MLA urged unionist representatives to show leadership over the provocative act. He commented: "This was disgraceful and unjustified behaviour and must be condemned by all. While some might try to provide an explanation there is none, especially not the idiotic and provocative actions by a band who opted to wear para insignia in an area where many would be hurt by the action.
"It is further disappointing that no Unionist elected representative can see this move for what it is – an irresponsible, idiotic and provocative move, especially given the City's history. Good work has been done to facilitate parades over recent years and we cannot allow the actions of some to put this in jeopardy.
"Given the difficulties of the past week, taking to social media to criticise what have been significant public order challenges for the PSNI – dealing with irresponsible idiots from both sides of the community – is not the best way forward and it is worth remembering that all questions can be explored rationally over coming weeks via the policing board," Mr Farry concluded.
(JG/CM)
The incident saw the Memorial Hall targeted with two petrol bombs at around 10.45pm while many people socialised in the Fahan Street area after the event.
Police deployed to the area to prevent further disorder were subsequently attacked with 15-20 petrol bombs and other missiles. A number of pallets were also placed on the street and set on fire.
While no one was injured, police have condemned those behind the attack.
"This violent behaviour cannot be tolerated," their statement read.
"Calm was restored shortly after 1am and police remained in the area and monitored the situation throughout the night.
"A thorough police investigation is now underway to identify those responsible and seek to bring them before the courts and I would appeal to anyone who has any information about what happened last night to contact police."
Details can be provided to police via the non-emergency line 101, or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has condemned the behaviour of those responsible as "disgraceful and unjustified". His comments come after a loyalist band reportedly marched in Saturday's parade with a Parachute Regiment emblem on their uniform.
Police have confirmed they are investigating the behaviour and symbols displayed by the band.
The north Down MLA urged unionist representatives to show leadership over the provocative act. He commented: "This was disgraceful and unjustified behaviour and must be condemned by all. While some might try to provide an explanation there is none, especially not the idiotic and provocative actions by a band who opted to wear para insignia in an area where many would be hurt by the action.
"It is further disappointing that no Unionist elected representative can see this move for what it is – an irresponsible, idiotic and provocative move, especially given the City's history. Good work has been done to facilitate parades over recent years and we cannot allow the actions of some to put this in jeopardy.
"Given the difficulties of the past week, taking to social media to criticise what have been significant public order challenges for the PSNI – dealing with irresponsible idiots from both sides of the community – is not the best way forward and it is worth remembering that all questions can be explored rationally over coming weeks via the policing board," Mr Farry concluded.
(JG/CM)
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