Petrol bombers attack police in Londonderry

Police came under a petrol attack in Londonderry last night while examining a suspect package.

Officers were called to examine a suspicious object in Fahan Street in the city. They were then confronted by a crowd who threw a total of 10 petrol bombs and one paint bomb. There were no reports of any injuries.

Army technical officers also attended the scene and sealed off the surrounding area whilst a controlled explosion was carried out. A number of houses were also evacuated.

The suspect device was declared a hoax.

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