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THE PSNI HAVE warned parents to ensure that their children remain safe and that their whereabouts are known at all times.
Chief inspector Jon Burrows made the call following a number of disturbances in Derry last night, which involved upwards of 40 young people.
Trouble broke out at approximately 7.30pm in the Fountain area when youths began throwing stones.
25 petrol bombs were also thrown towards vehicles within the Fountain estate and a number of bins were placed on the road before being set alight.
Burrows said:
I would urge all parents to know the whereabouts of their children and to ensure they are safe and not involved in incidents like we saw in the Fountain area last night.
The possibility of serious injury or death is very real when lethal weapons such as petrol bombs are thrown.
The disorder in the area also put members of the community at risk as emergency services vehicles were unable to access certain areas of the city for a time last night.
There were no reports of any injuries or arrests and the area was reported calm by midnight.
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I am familiar with Clonroache. And they have had a lot of tragic events in a short period of time. It is a wonderful community & my thoughts & prayers are with them
Well said the finest of people up there in clonroche – says a lot that the village noticed and tried – poor man rip
Very sad.
RIP
May he rest in peace.
Hopefully it was smoke and he went peacefully and without pain.
May he rest in peace. Are we beginning another winter season of fire related death among elderly lone residents. Please make sure your relatives have smoke detectors with fresh batteries. God bless those alone.
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