Boy, 14, becomes second teenager arrested over Derry disorder

By Rebecca Black, Press Association

A 14-year-old boy has become the second teenager to be arrested by police investigating disorder in Derry earlier this week.

Police were attacked with petrol bombs and masonry in the Bishop Street area on Tuesday evening.

They said there had been a number of incidents of antisocial behaviour in the Bishop Street, The Fountain and Nailors Row areas in the past week.

Police in Derry/Londonderry have today, Wednesday 6th May, made a further arrest as part of their investigation into recent disorder at the Nailors Row interface in the city earlier this week.

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Previously, a 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour, and has since been released on bail.

On Wednesday evening, police said a 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour and remained in custody at that time.

Derry City and Strabane area commander, Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney said: “The investigation to identify all those involved continues, and we will take action against anyone identified as committing offences.”

Police have asked anyone with information, including dashcam, CCTV or other footage, can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1383 of 05/05/26 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/