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Police Arrest 13-Year-Old After Masked Youth Disorder

Police said the boy was arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour as officers investigated repeated disorder involving masked youths and attacks on vehicles.

  • On Tuesday, May 5, police arrested a 13-year-old boy in Derry on suspicion of riotous behaviour following disorder near Bishop Street. The youth was released on bail pending further enquiries.
  • The Police Service of Northern Ireland reported repeated anti-social behaviour involving 'masked youths' across Derry in recent weeks, affecting residents near Bishop Street, The Fountain, and Nailors Row.
  • Disturbances occurred on the evenings of April 20 and 21, as well as May 4 and 5, with individuals throwing petrol bombs, glass bottles, and fireworks at police vehicles.
  • Derry City and Strabane Inspector Ferriby said, "Bishop Street was closed temporarily to deal with the disorder," causing disruption to local communities as officers identify those involved.
  • Anyone with information, including dash-cam or CCTV footage, should contact police on 101, quoting reference 1383 of May 5. Alternatively, reports can be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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