La polizia ha riferito che gli agenti hanno sparato candelotti lacrimogeni dopo essere stati attaccati da un gruppo di giovani
In una notte di disordini, sarebbero stati sparati anche alcuni proiettili.
Intorno alle 21:50 di mercoledì la polizia si è recata in Leafair Garden, nella zona di Galliagh a Derry, dopo le denunce di disordini provocati da alcuni giovani, in precedenza visti bere, lottare e urinare in pubblico.
Dopo essere intervenuti sul posto, i poliziotti sono stati attaccati dai giovani con un fitto lancio di pesanti blocchi di cemento.
Due veicoli della polizia sono stati danneggiati, ma nessuno è rimasto ferito.
Gli agenti PSNI hanno sparato candelotti lacrimogeni per riportare la situazione sotto controllo.
Un diciassettenne è stato fermato e rilasciato in seguito. Il suo fascicolo sarà passato al Public Prosecution Service.
La polizia è stata avvisata che intorno alle 23:20 alcuni proiettili sono stati sparati sempre nella zona di Leafair a Derry.
Le indagini su entrambi gli incidenti proseguono.
Tratto da Derry Daily
SHOTS FIRED AS POLICE USE TEAR GAS TO QUELL TROUBLE IN DERRY CITY
THE PSNI say officers used tear gas after they came under attack by youths throwing masonry in Derry last night.
In a night of wanton destruction, shots were also reported to have been fired
At around 9.50 pm on Wednesday police attended the Leafair Gardens in the Galliagh area of the city following reports of youths causing a disturbance.
They had earlier been seen drinking, fight and urinating in public areas.
Whilst in attendance, police vehicles came under attack by youths throwing heavy masonry.
Two police vehicles were substantially damaged. There were no injuries sustained.
Police used CS spray to bring the situation under control.
A 17-year-old man was arrested for disorderly behaviour and was later released to be reported to the PPS.
Police also received reports in the early hours of Thursday April 9 that shots had been fired in the Leafair area of Derry at approximately 11.20pm.
Enquiries are continuing into these reports.
Inspector Jonathan Cooke said: “I would appeal to anyone who has any information about these incidents to contact Police on the non-emergency number 101.
“Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”