Two police officers and one person were injured during a third night of rioting in Derry/Londonderry which saw 26 petrol bombs being thrown.
Bottles and masonry were thrown at police in the Bogside.
A woman was injured after she was hit on the head with a stone and two police officers sustained injuries after they were struck with bricks.
A car was set on fire in Fahan Street and the Leckey Road was closed after pallets were placed across the road and set alight.
Speaking about last night’s disorder and the ongoing issues in the City, Chief Inspector Alan Hutton said they are disappointed that some people decided to continue the public disorder, despite the clear message from the community earlier.
“I am very proud of how my colleagues stood in the face of danger, working to bring this situation under control but I am saddened and angry that again we find ourselves subject to serious violence from the communities we serve. Let me be clear, we have made three arrests last night and with a robust criminal justice strategy in place, there will be more,” he said.
He said the community needs to see a resolution to this issue now.
“Collectively, we cannot afford to wait and we cannot have night after night of violence on our streets. Following three nights of disorder, we have a number of police officers who are no longer available to deliver their core policing duties, protecting the communities they serve,” he added.
He said the huge impact on the city cannot be ignored.
“As we strive to promote our positive image, the negative effect of these violent pictures on jobs, tourism and investment cannot be underestimated. We do not want to take a backward step. I urge all those with influence to urgently use it to bring a resolution to the violence and work towards a longer term solution for the issues affecting this area,” he added.
