Riots escape in Derry as ‘missiles and petrol bombs’ thrown at cops


Police in Northern Ireland said they are dealing with ongoing disorder in Derry. The public has been asked to avoid the area as police deal with riots in the area

Officers responding to civil unrest in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on June 11
Officers responding to civil unrest in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on June 11(Image: Getty Images)

Disorder has broken out in Northern Ireland, police have said, with a number of “missiles and petrol bombs” being thrown at cops.

Officers have asked the public to avoid the Nailors Row area of Derry / Londonderry this evening as the incident unfolds. The police said in a statement shared on social media: “Police are dealing with ongoing disorder in the Nailors Row area of Derry / Londonderry this evening, Tuesday 17th June.

“A number of missiles, including masonry and petrol bombs, have been thrown towards officers. We would ask the public to avoid the area until further notice.”

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