PSNI attacked with petrol bombs

Police have been attacked with petrol bombs and other missiles during overnight trouble in Derry.

Police have been attacked with petrol bombs and other missiles during overnight trouble in Derry.

They were targeted during a disturbance in Moss Park in the Galliagh area at around 9pm.

A man aged 21 was arrested for disorderly behaviour.

Officers were also attacked during trouble in Northland Road at 1am today.

A 17-year-old youth was arrested for disorderly behaviour and later released.

At about 1.30am, police and fire crews extinguished a small rubbish fire near the sub station in Galliagh Park.

There were no injuries.

PA

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