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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 follow-up 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. Ten petrol bombs were thrown at at officers, as well as stones and bottles. 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 operation follows a dissident republican bomb attack on police in the city on Sunday.
The area was cordoned off by police on Monday morning. A number of homes in Creggan Heights remain evacuated while the police carry out a "scene investigation".
A number of homes remain evacuated while the police carry out a "scene investigation". 'Pyjamas'
'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.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.
Some residents have told the BBC they are frustrated at the length of time the operation has lasted. One woman who lives in the area said she was "really, really angry".
"I'm standing in the same clothes that I got put out the door in yesterday (Monday) morning," she said.
"My children are sitting in a neighbour's house now and had to sleep on their floor last night.
"They were soaked yesterday hanging around trying to find out what was going to happen. The three of them had to stay off school, their clothes are in the house and they're running around in their pyjamas."
'Volatile'
Sinn Féin councillor Colly Kelly said he had called for the Police Ombudsman to investigate how the operation has been handled.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.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."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. "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." 'Guarantees'
'Painstakingly slow process' Speaking on BBC Radio Foyle's News at One programme, Ch Insp Tony Callaghan rejected the claims.
Ch Insp Tony Callaghan said he realised the amount of disruption the operation had caused to residents. He said: "I would just like to say that is absolutely not the case. I would like to remind people of what we are doing in Creggan.
"Many (residents) have been out of their homes for some time," he said. "We're following up on a murderous bid on police officers, an attack on officers carrying out routine patrols, looking to keep people safe in that area, looking to reduce crime.
"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. "I haven't seen any evidence of heavy-handed policing, but the ombudsman's office is there to deal with those complaints."
"We also have to carry out a scene examination - this is vital but often a painstakingly slow process - and one which will continue. He also apologised to residents for the delay in allowing them to return home, and said he hoped that most people would be able to enter the area again on Tuesday afternoon.
"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." "There is some hope that we would have people back in their homes later on this afternoon, but we can't give any guarantees," he said.
"This is about getting people back in their homes when it's safe to do so."