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Londonderry: Petrol bombs thrown at police Londonderry: Petrol bombs thrown in third night of violence
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A number of petrol bombs have been thrown towards police during disorder in Londonderry. More than 20 petrol bombs have been thrown during a third consecutive night of violence in Londonderry.
Most of the petrol bombs and stones were thrown across the city's historic walls from the Bogside area.Most of the petrol bombs and stones were thrown across the city's historic walls from the Bogside area.
There was a strong police presence on and inside the walls, and officers in riot gear were on standby.There was a strong police presence on and inside the walls, and officers in riot gear were on standby.
The trouble, which was sporadic, began late on Monday night and continued into the early hours of Tuesday. PSNI Supt Gordon McCalmont said "extremely young teenagers" were involved but said he believed the violence was being orchestrated.
BBC News NI reporter Kevin Sharkey was at the scene: "I have no doubt that this disorder is being orchestrated by much older people and that these youths are being used to attack police and significant symbolic sites around our city walls," he said.
He said: "Dozens of people, including tourists and some residents from the nearby Fountain estate, came onto the walls to watch the disorder down below in the Bogside. He added: "No one wants to see these despicable scenes on our streets."
"But with some missiles landing on the walls the police eventually ordered onlookers away from the area." Police said between 30 and 40 people took part in the disorder on Monday evening.
A makeshift barricade was also erected at the bottom of Fahan Street. A total of 24 petrol bombs were thrown in the area of the city walls and police were attacked with bricks and bottles. Paint was also thrown.
A makeshift barricade was erected and set on fire in the Fahan Street area of Derry.
A laser pen was also shone at the PSNI helicopter.
Supt McCalmont said anyone with influence should use it positively and "help dissuade young people from participating in public disorder".
"It must be made clear to them that they are risking their safety and that of others, as well as running the risk of a criminal conviction which could have a long-lasting impact on their future prospects," he said.
No arrests have been made but police said a "significant amount of evidence" had been gathered inrecent days.
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Dozens of people, including tourists and some residents from the nearby Fountain estate, came onto the walls to watch the disorder below in the Bogside, reported BBC News NI's Kevin Sharkey.
"But with some missiles landing on the walls the police eventually ordered onlookers away from the area," added our correspondent.
There was also trouble in the area over the weekend.There was also trouble in the area over the weekend.
Police said two petrol bombs were thrown over the walls on Saturday night.Police said two petrol bombs were thrown over the walls on Saturday night.
They said 15 to 20 petrol bombs and other missiles were then thrown at officers who responded. A number of pallets were also set on fire.They said 15 to 20 petrol bombs and other missiles were then thrown at officers who responded. A number of pallets were also set on fire.
There were no reports of any injuries.