11-year-old arrested for riot offences following Derry disorder

It follows disorder in the Nailors Row area earlier in the week

An 11-year-old boy has been arrested on riot offences following disorder in Derry earlier this week.

Police made the arrest on Thursday, May 7, as part of an investigation into disorder that took place in the Nailors Row area of the city earlier this week.

The boy was arrested arrested on suspicion of offences including riotous behaviour and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He has since been released on bail.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police in Derry/Londonderry have today, Thursday 7 May, made a further arrest as part of their investigation into recent disorder at the Nailors Row interface in the city earlier this week.

“An 11-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of offences including riotous behaviour and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He has since been bailed to allow for further police enquiries to be conducted. “The investigation to identify all those involved continues, and anyone with information, including dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1383 of 05/05/26 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”

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