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POLICE IN THE North say that rioters in Derry tried to murder them last night.
Disorder broke out in the city for the sixth night in a row last night, this time in the Bogside area.
The trouble broke out after Twelfth of July marches made their way across the city earlier in the day.
Three people were arrested in the disturbances. Two improvised explosive devices were thrown at police officers in what the PSNI called a “prolonged and sustained attack”. 74 petrol bombs were thrown.
Superintendent Gordon McCalmont said:
“I am saddened, disheartened and frustrated that yet again police officers committed to keeping this local community safe have been attacked by a small number of people within it.
“It is nothing short of a miracle that officers were not injured.
“During this reckless disorder four AEP rounds were fired by my colleagues and we have arrested three males, aged 18 and 22 years old and aged approximately 50 years old.
“The 22 year old had been arrested for attempted murder.
“While we have seen many young people involved in these attacks over the last number of nights, it is clear that this is being orchestrated by a more sinister, adult, violent dissident republican element.
“This cannot continue. This must end now.
“I am asking every community leader and every single person with influence in Derry to help us stop these attacks on police and the wider community of the city.”
Last night’s trouble followed days of trouble in the North.
Sinn Féin MLA for Foyle Karen Mullen told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that a small number of children had begun engaging in “anti community behaviour” in recent weeks.
“We have now seen those children being used for dissidents to hide behind and bring weapons back on to the streets of Derry.”
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best of luck to all running today, ye are great,well done.
O’Brien
It’s Raining – on Denis O’Brien especially today in The Journal – but just not where The Comments should be raining down on the Gobaloon ???
Run along to An Pobhloct for their comments section…. oh wait!
So many women running for so many brillant causes! Best of luck to them all & have fun!
1.25% wont complete it!
How original.
Probably more than 1.25% won’t complete it…
But less than the 56%(men) and 45%(women) who will survive 10 years of cancer…
Best of luck to all running.
Tomorrow’s Independent will report that Denis O’Brien won both the Cork and Dublin Marathon.
“The rain is forecast for most of June and will extend into July, with a high probability of frequent reoccurrence throughout August. I’m Irish weather, thank you, that’s all the news for now.”
Blocking the city streets. This should be run in the park.
That’s the spirit Shane!
I’m assuming you aren’t athletic or sporty… Half the attraction of running a marathon or race is to run through different terrains and seeing cites that you don’t normally have the opportunity to see on foot.
Using your logic why not bring in a few shipping container load of treadmills
In case you missed it, there’s a blooming festival in the park Shane. A blooming big one at that.
Drew – Do you compete in theMarathons around China ??!!
@Shane. Get a life Shane. Remember also that you too may benefit some day from the money raised today by the thousands of women running in aid of so many good causes. Good on them.
Where is the finish line. Want to drop the kids of with the Mrs just as she crosses the line :)
Fitzwilliam st upper.
Good luck and fair play to all those taking part, especially those who aren’t exactly ‘ super-fit ‘.
Personally, I’m exhausted after just running a bath.
Correction – it’s the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon.
Thanks Orla for changing it but not acknowledging my correction :-)
What do you want? A medal?
Couple of boxes of Flora and I’ll keep quiet the next time.
Hi Peter.
The change was actually made before you posted your comment. When an article is updated it can take a few minutes before every reader sees the corrected version.
Enjoy the rest of your bank holiday.
Kind regards,
Órla
…and thanks for the tip, nonetheless!
Thanks for correcting. Don’t worry I knew you were aware it was VHI and it was just a typo. Have a great bank holiday yourself :-)
burned!
Suppose no time for proof-reading ( or research) with all the courageous D.O’B articles they’re writing. #nobleProfession.
I am actually sick of the DOB comments especially on articles where they are highly inappropriate. If you are that upset over the journal not reporting I suggest you switch media outlets!
Shane stay in and catch up on your soaps big aulwan
28-30 degs C here, clear blue skies, a nice cooling breeze, but it’s a normal working day. :-(
June 1st 2015 and summer has arrived in Ireland
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