Third arrest made in Derry disorder probe as 11-year-old boy questioned

Police at the scene of disorder at Bishop Street this evening.placeholder image
Police at the scene of disorder at Bishop Street this evening.

Youngest arrest yet made as police probe continues into riotous behaviour at city interface

Police in Derry have today (Thursday, May 7), made a further arrest as part of their investigation into recent disorder at the Nailors Row interface in the city earlier this week.

An 11-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of offences including riotous behaviour and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He has since been bailed to allow for further police enquiries to be conducted.

The investigation to identify all those involved continues, and anyone with information, including dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1383 of 05/05/26 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. 

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/. 

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