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03/08/2005
Police and fire crews stoned during disturbances
Police and fire crews have come under attack during disturbances in Londonderry overnight.
A gang of youths threw stones at the Fire and Rescue Service personnel as they tried to deal with a burning car in Frederick Street at about 3am on Wednesday.
One police officer suffered a minor head injury in the incident in which police made two arrests.
Earlier, a petrol bomb and missiles were thrown at police in Derry's Fountain Estate, however no-one was injured in the attack.
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A gang of youths threw stones at the Fire and Rescue Service personnel as they tried to deal with a burning car in Frederick Street at about 3am on Wednesday.
One police officer suffered a minor head injury in the incident in which police made two arrests.
Earlier, a petrol bomb and missiles were thrown at police in Derry's Fountain Estate, however no-one was injured in the attack.
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