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Petrol bombs and other missiles thrown in Derry disorder

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A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after petrol bombs and other missiles were thrown at police vehicles in Londonderry on Tuesday evening.

At about 17:30 BST it was reported to police that a number of masked young people had gathered in the Bishop Street area.

"A number of glass bottles were thrown, with fireworks also set off and petrol bombs and masonry thrown at police vehicles," Insp Ferriby said.

The teenage boy was arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour and has since been released on bail.

Bishop Street was closed temporarily to deal with the disorder, causing disruption in the area.

Police said there had been several incidents of antisocial behaviour in the Bishop Street/The Fountain/Nailors Row area in recent weeks.

A number of people, believed to be youths and some wearing masks, were involved on the evenings of 20 and 21 April, 4 May as well as Tuesday evening, the force said.

"An investigation is under way to identify all those involved, and we will take action against anyone identified as committing offences," Insp Ferriby said