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05/04/2018
Five Men Arrested In Connection With Easter Monday Violent Disorder
Police investigating an illegal parade and violent disorder in L'Derry on Easter Monday have arrested five men.
The men – aged 29, 31, 42, 45 and 50 – were detained following a search at premises in Chamberlain Street in the city on Wednesday, 04 April.
Commenting on the arrests, Chief Inspector Paul McCracken said: "Immediately after the parade and the attack on local police officers on Monday, we had said that robust action would be taken against those who orchestrated the violence and those who participated.
"These searches and arrests are the first phase of that action and more will follow in coming days. Those who seek to attack police and bring violence onto the streets can expect to be held accountable for their actions."
(MH/LM)
The men – aged 29, 31, 42, 45 and 50 – were detained following a search at premises in Chamberlain Street in the city on Wednesday, 04 April.
Commenting on the arrests, Chief Inspector Paul McCracken said: "Immediately after the parade and the attack on local police officers on Monday, we had said that robust action would be taken against those who orchestrated the violence and those who participated.
"These searches and arrests are the first phase of that action and more will follow in coming days. Those who seek to attack police and bring violence onto the streets can expect to be held accountable for their actions."
(MH/LM)
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