Police arrest five people following disorder at Derry interface

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Police in Derry responded to reports of a crowd of youths gathered in the Bishop Street and Nailors Row area of the city this evening.

At approximately 6.30pm, reports were received that youths, with their hoods up, engaged in a short period of spontaneous disorder involving throwing stones into the area of the Fountain Estate.

Attending officers made five arrests, for offences including riotous behaviour.

Items, including a golf club, were also seized from the area. No injuries were reported – and we’re treating this incident as sectarian-motivated.

Enquiries remain ongoing at this time.

Anyone who has information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1326 13/06/26.A report can be made online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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