05/06/2023

Police Officer Injured During Security Alert In L'Derry

A poliice officer has been injured during a security alert in L’Derry.

A police vehicle was also damaged during the incident on the Aileach Road on Friday, 02 June.

Petrol bombs, paint cans and pieces of masonry were thrown at officers as they responded to a security alert.

As police attended the scene to examine a suspicious object they came under attack by a large group of youths.

Ammunition technical officers attended and assessed the object which has been removed for further examination.

An investigation is ongoing.

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