Petrol bombs thrown in Derry trouble

Published Monday, 13 August 2012
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A crowd of up to 30 youths have thrown petrol bombs at passing vehicles during trouble in Londonderry.

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Police said up to ten petrol bombs were thrown and a bus and van were hit when trouble broke out in the Bogside area at around 6.30pm on Sunday.

Officers were also attacked when they responded to the disorder.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "A number of youths were gathered but only a tiny number of these were involved in throwing petrol bombs. These actions were carried out by a very small minority."

No-one was hurt and calm was restored to the area at around midnight.

The violence came a day after the Apprentice Boys' annual Relief of Derry parade had passed off peacefully.

Last year's parade was followed by serious rioting in the Bogside, but this year local community groups worked hard to ensure young people stayed out of trouble.

"What happened last night was there was a number of young people in the area messing about and carrying on and taking part in anti-social behaviour," said Charles Lamberton.

"It was a wee bit more sinister because there were petrol bombs involved. But the suggestion that seven year olds were actually throwing petrol bombs I find really hard to believe."

Much work has gone into keeping trouble to a minimum, even avoided altogether.

Mr Lamberton continued: "The work has been going on all summer. We've been working with residents and particularly with parents to address anti-social behaviour particularly at times of tension when there is parading in the city."

Meanwhile the SDLP believes parents must take greater responsibility for their children.

Mark H Durkan MLA said: "Obviously it's not of that much concern to the parents of these children because they should know what's going on in their area and that their children by being out there and by being present while such activities are on-going are at risk of injury."

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Peter in Armagh wrote (283 days ago):
Is 'norman d. in bangor' the only person allowed to comment on UTV news?
Paul in Derry wrote (284 days ago):
Well said Norman. The law has pandered to these people too long as they make a whole song and dance about their human rights every time someone challenges them. Just look at the disgrace they caused when they tried to block the Olympic torch from passing through the city. Time to get tough on them.
norman.d in bangor wrote (284 days ago):
its time the parents were hauled before the courts they are responsible for what their children get up to as i was for my children what kind of parents are they that would let their children throw petrol bombs this is the next breed of thugs growing up and causing trouble its time the courts got tough on these people
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