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09 Sept 2025

Police investigating report of masked youths firing fireworks at Waterside interface

Fireworks were aimed at Annie's Bar and vehicles in the Knockwellan/Trench Road/Irish Street areaa

Police investigating report of masked youths firing fireworks at Waterside interface

A masked youth firing a firework in the Top of the Hill area

Police received reports from around 9.35pm on Monday, September 8 that fireworks were being discharged in the Top of The Hill area in the Waterside, in the Knockwellan/Trench Road/Irish Street area. 

According to one of the reports made to police, this had been going on for around 45 minutes and involved a number of young people - some of whom were said to be masked - who were standing on the road, discharging fireworks, some towards vehicles.  

Police attended and carried out patrols, but those who were reportedly involved had left area. 

Enquiries are ongoing and police appeal to anyone with footage or information is encouraged to call 101, or make a report online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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