12/12/2005

Petrol bombers attack police

Petrol bombers have attacked police investigating reports of attacks in Londonderry's mainly protestant Fountain Estate.

Officers investigating reports of youths throwing petrol bombs in the area on Saturday themselves came under attack at around 9.00pm.

A number of petrol bombs were thrown at police vehicles, but there were no reports of injuries.

A police spokeswoman said that a police presence was "maintained in the area throughout the night."

Police appealed for anyone with information to contact police at Strand Road on 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers on 0845 555 111.

(SP/KMcA)

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