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18/10/2002
Security forces attacked in Londonderry
Security forces were attacked in Londonderry last night after being called out to examine a suspect package.
Police and soldiers were attacked by around 60 youths throwing petrol bombs, fireworks, bricks and bottles during a clearance operation in Fahan Street, which is in the in the predominantly nationalist Bogside area of the city.
Several police vehicles were damaged during the attack which took place at around 9.30pm.
The suspect package was later found to be a hoax.
(MB)
Police and soldiers were attacked by around 60 youths throwing petrol bombs, fireworks, bricks and bottles during a clearance operation in Fahan Street, which is in the in the predominantly nationalist Bogside area of the city.
Several police vehicles were damaged during the attack which took place at around 9.30pm.
The suspect package was later found to be a hoax.
(MB)
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