Six people held after Derry disturbances

Six people were arrested today after police were attacked with bricks and bottles in Derry city.

Six people were arrested today after police were attacked with bricks and bottles in Derry city.

Two girls, both aged 17, were among those detained following the disturbances in the Galliagh area of the city.

Police said a 16-year-old youth was later released with a warning, but the other five have all been charged with a series of offences.

They have been accused of disorderly behaviour, resisting police, assaulting officers and possession of an offensive weapon.

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Three of them, aged between 19 and 21, are due to appear before Derry Magistrate's Court later this month.

The girls will appear in court at the start of February.