Fire crews put out burning bin on Moss Road
Up to 20 youths reportedly fired petrol bombs onto the road they were driving along in the Galliagh/ Carnhill area.
Speaking on Monday, PSNI Inspector Hughes said: “Neighbourhood officers were attacked yesterday evening following reports of around 20 young males with petrol bombs making their way from Bloomfield Park towards the Glengalliagh Road around 6.40pm.
“Officers located the group in Carnhill where five petrol bombs were thrown.
“Fortunately there were no injuries reported however this took place in a residential area where other road users were nearby.
“Again we are seeing young people being used to confront police and cause needless disorder in the community.
“I would also urge those in the community to continue to use their influence to help prevent more young people being drawn into violence.
“Anyone who has been involved, or anyone who is tempted to become engaged in this behaviour, needs to stop and consider the consequences of their actions.”
Galliagh Community Empowermnt has taken to Facebook calling on parents to know where their children are at nights.
GCR volunteers have taken to the streets over the weekend as youths gather to attack police with petrol bombs and also damage local property.
A crowd of older youths gather in Galliagh
GCR said it engagecd with some of the youths and discovered involved in the violence were not members of the local commmunity had come from other parts of the city.
But it warned: “We the residents of Galliagh know some of these young people involved !!!
“We have had enough!!
“We will be knocking the doors of there parents of repeat offenders!!”
It said that last Friday, it became aware of planned violence in Galliagh.
GCR reported on its Facebook page: “We were informed of an arranged riot and hoax device being made and planned in the area.
“We were able to locate and engage with the young people involved who told us of there disgust of the actions of the PSNI in Creggan.
“After a long discussion they gave up the mock device and dispersed.
“The GCR destroyed the mock device which was a mens deodorant can with wires and black tape ….
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