Derry trouble: police attacked with petrol bombs and missiles Published duration 14 July 2015

image copyright other image caption A pizza delivery van was hijacked and set on fire

A number of petrol bombs and other missiles were thrown at police during trouble in Londonderry on Monday night.

Police received a number of reports of young people, some as young as 10, setting pallets and rubbish on fire at the Lecky Road and Westland Street.

Petrol bombs and missiles were also thrown in the Bishop Street and Magazine Street direction.

There are no reports of any injuries or any serious damage caused.

image caption Damage to the Lecky Road in the Bogside area on Tuesday morning

A pizza delivery van was also hijacked in the Iona Court area by two masked men and set alight a short time later at Fahan Street.

'Reckless'

PSNI chief inspector Andy Lemon said: "The local residents in this area have suffered once again due to the reckless actions of these youths, some as young as 10.

"I want to reiterate our message to youths involved in this kind of activity that you run the very real risk of being arrested and getting a criminal record which could affect your life for a very long time.

"Parents need to know where their children are, who they are with and what they are doing.

"Police will continue to work closely with community representatives, local elected representatives and other statutory bodies to address these issues in the area.

"I appeal to anyone with any information about those involved in the disorder last night to contact police at Strand Road."

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness tweeted on Monday night that he "unreservedly condemned" those responsible for the attacks.

image caption A barricade was still smouldering on Westland Street on Tuesday morning

Sinn Fein councillor Patricia Logue said: "What happened here was disgraceful.

"This community does not want this anarchy.

"The place is a mess and the behaviour of young people was disgraceful.

"It was recreational rioting and these children need to understand what the consequences are."