13/07/2004

Police fire warning shots during Kilrea disturbance

A number of warning shots were fired into the air by police responding to a disturbance in Kilrea, Co Londonderry, during the early hours of yesterday morning.

A fracas involving two groups broke out in The Diamond area of the town shortly after 2am, with an estimated 60 people involved. One arrest was made after officers moved in to quell the disturbance.

Several people received head injuries during the incident, though none were life-threatening. A number of people were taken to hospital. There were no injuries to police.

(GB)

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