Derry police chief: Petrol bomb attacks ‘disappointing’

A petrol bomb was thrown at police in the Lecky Road area at around 10:20pm on July 14.

Shortly afterwards at around midnight a number of youths had gathered in the area of Fahan Street and threw stones and a number of petrol bombs at police, damaging the windscreen of a police vehicle. Petrol bombs were also thrown over the City Walls.

In the early hours of Thursday morning, 16 July, police received a report that a petrol bomb had been thrown into The Fountain area, striking a house. When police were attending the scene, a petrol bomb was also thrown at their Land Rover. A small rear window was broken.

No one was injured during these incidents.

Derry and Strabane District Commander, Chief Superintendent Emma Bond said: “It is disappointing to see this type of disorder in our city.

“We understand the impact this type of anti-social and criminal activity has on residents in the area who have a right to live in peace and enjoy their homes.

“I want to appeal to parents to know where their children are, who they are with and what they are doing. I would also urge those in the community to continue to use their influence to help prevent a repeat of this activity.

“And my appeal to anyone who has been involved, or anyone who is tempted to become engaged in this behaviour, to stop and consider the consequences of their actions, and desist immediately.”

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call police at Strand Road on 101, and quote reference 2093 of 14/07/20 and 85 16/07/20.

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org