11-year-old child arrested in Derry on suspicion of riotous behaviour

Police in Derry have arrested an 11-year-old child as part of their investigation into recent disorder at the Nailors Row interface in the city earlier this week.

The boy was arrested on suspicion of offences including riotous behaviour and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He has since been bailed to allow for further police enquiries to be conducted. A PSNI spokesperson said: “The investigation to identify all those involved continues, and anyone with information, including dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1383 of 05/05/26 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/”

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