09/12/2002
Three men appear in court following Derry riots
Three men are to appear in court in Londonderry today following serious rioting in the city centre on Saturday.
Two of the men are charged with riotous behaviour while the other man is charged with attempted hijacking.
A further seven men have been charged with disorderly behaviour and are to appear before the city's Magistrates Court on December 30.
The rioting occurred as the Apprentice Boys of Derry marched through the city during their annual Lundy Day parade.
Rival factions clashed as police attempted separate the two sides.
Police have said they expect more arrests to be made once CCTV footage has been examined.
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Two of the men are charged with riotous behaviour while the other man is charged with attempted hijacking.
A further seven men have been charged with disorderly behaviour and are to appear before the city's Magistrates Court on December 30.
The rioting occurred as the Apprentice Boys of Derry marched through the city during their annual Lundy Day parade.
Rival factions clashed as police attempted separate the two sides.
Police have said they expect more arrests to be made once CCTV footage has been examined.
(MB)
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