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Creggan Heights: Police attacked during security operation in Londonderry | Creggan Heights: Police attacked during security operation in Londonderry |
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Officers were attacked during a security operation in the Creggan area of Derry on Monday night, police have said. | Officers were attacked during a security operation in the Creggan area of Derry on Monday night, police have said. |
They said a large number of youths threw petrol bombs, stones and bottles at officers. No-one was injured. | |
The operation follows a dissident republican bomb attack on police in the Creggan Heights area of the city on Sunday. | |
The area was cordoned off by police on Monday morning. | |
A number of homes remain evacuated while the police carry out a "scene investigation". | |
'Volatile' | |
Three teenagers aged 13, 14 and 16 have been arrested on suspicion of public order offences following the disorder on Monday night. They are assisting police with their inquiries. | |
Sinn Féin councillor Colly Kelly said he had called for the Police Ombudsman to investigate how the operation has been handled. | |
He said: "It was very a volatile situation with a large group of young people out on the street and a number of residents were out of their homes. | |
"Several people have complained to me to that officers were heavy handed in their approach and allegations that a young girl was pushed over. | |
"I have been in contact with the PSNI this morning and raised those concerns. | |
"As we have said in the past if the PSNI do a good job we will support them, but that we will also hold them robustly to account." | |
'Painstakingly slow process' | 'Painstakingly slow process' |
Ch Insp Tony Callaghan said he realised the amount of disruption the operation had caused to residents. | Ch Insp Tony Callaghan said he realised the amount of disruption the operation had caused to residents. |
"Many (residents) have been out of their homes for some time," he said. | "Many (residents) have been out of their homes for some time," he said. |
"We appreciate their understanding, patience and co-operation. We know people understand that our priority must be their safety and the safety of our officers. | |
"We also have to carry out a scene examination - this is vital but often a painstakingly slow process - and one which will continue. | "We also have to carry out a scene examination - this is vital but often a painstakingly slow process - and one which will continue. |
"It is imperative that we make every effort to secure any evidence from the scene that could potentially lead to people being charged and brought to justice." | |