Two improvised explosive devices were thrown at police officers in a sixth night of rioting in the Bogside area of Derry.
Police have condemned what they say were attempts to murder police officers. Four baton rounds were fired by police.
Three men, aged 18 and 22 approximately 50 – were arrested.
Supt Gordon McCalmont said it is nothing short of a miracle that officers were not injured.
“I am saddened, disheartened and frustrated that yet again police officers committed to keeping this local community safe have been attacked by a small number of people within it,” he said.
The 22-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
“While we have seen many young people involved in these attacks over the last number of nights, it is clear that this is being orchestrated by a more sinister, adult, violent dissident republican element.
“This cannot continue. This must end now.
“I am asking every community leader and every single person with influence in Derry/Londonderry to help us stop these attacks on police and the wider community of the city,” he added.
We regret to say that we are experiencing further disorder in the area of the Bogside with a number of petrol bombs already thrown at police. There is a large crowd gathering. It is clear that there are young children involved. Parents – make sure your children aren’t involved.
— PSNI DC&S District (@PSNIDCSDistrict) July 12, 2018
A masked youth throws a petrol bomb at a van in the sixth night of violence in the Bogside area of Derry, before being reprimanded by an onlooker. pic.twitter.com/iCIutb5HTC
— aoife-grace moore. (@aoifegracemoore) July 12, 2018
Elderly residents again being terrified by rioters in the Bogside. The large crowd of spectators isn't helping. This needs to stop.
— Colum Eastwood (@columeastwood) July 12, 2018
A flaming roadblock wasn’t about to stop this taxi driver in the Bogside last night. Simply got of the car, removed a burning pallet with his bare hands, got back in and drove on. ? Video by @PA reporter @aoifegracemoore pic.twitter.com/wf8V9T0Tnq
— David Young (@DavidYoungPA) July 12, 2018
