22/07/2019

Arrest Over Attempted Murder Of Police

Detectives investigating the attempted murder of police in L'Derry last year have arrested a 42-year-old man.

It comes after an incident at the City Walls on 11 July 2018.

The man was detained today, Monday 22 July, and is currently being questioned by detectives at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite.

His arrest was also in connection with the seizure of fireworks in Chamberlain Street.



(JG/CM)

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