Five people arrested following violent incident in Derry to appear in court

A police officer at the scene of this afternoon's incident.

placeholder image — A police officer at the scene of this afternoon's incident.

Another man arrested is in hospital

Four men and a teenage boy arrested by police following a violent incident in the Buncrana Road area of Derry on Tuesday afternoon have been charged to appear before Derry Magistrates Court on Thursday.

A sixth, a 28-year-old man, is being treated in hospital for injuries sustained in the incident.

The 14-year-old boy has been charged with a number of offences including possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

A 23-year-old man has been charged with a number of driving offences including dangerous driving.

A 25-year-old man has been charged with possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place.

A 28-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences including affray, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and grievous bodily harm with intent.