Petrol bomb thrown at police during Bogside unrest
Police say they believe the removal of material from a bonfire site led to some incidents of anti-social behaviour.
Police have said they believe the removal of bonfire material in Londonderry played a part in later unrest in the city.
A petrol bomb was thrown at an officer and there were a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour in the Bogside area on Wednesday night.
Police said the incidents lasted from around 8pm until 11.30pm.
These included a mattress and pallets being set on fire in the Lecky flyover area.
The PSNI said a motorbike believed to have been ridden into the area was also seen to be on fire. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
There was traffic disruption for a time.
One petrol bomb was also thrown at police on Bishop Street.
Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney, Derry City and Strabane Area Commander, said: “We believe the removal yesterday of bonfire material by the Department for Infrastructure, including close to 500 pallets, prompted the initial incidents last night, but that anti-social behaviour in relation to the interface also played a part.
“We hope we do not see a repeat of what occurred last night, however I want to reassure the community we will deploy the necessary resources to detect and deter those responsible and keep people safe.”
The senior officer appealed for calm in the area.
She said: “There is no need or point in bringing disruption to local communities, and there will be consequences for those found to be involved.
“An investigation is under way and anyone with information or footage that can assist inquiries should contact police by calling 101.”