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LAST UPDATE | 11 Jul 2018
POLICE IN THE North believe at least six shots were fired at PSNI officers in Derry as they responded to a third night of disorder in the run-up to the 12 July celebrations.
There were no injuries reported as a result of the gunfire but Chief Inspector Neil Beck said the attack was “a blatant bid to murder police”.
The incident marked the third day of violence in the city. Twenty six petrol bombs, bottles and masonry were thrown at the PSNI during the night.
This afternoon, a joint statement from the north’s political leaders appealed for calm and condemned the violence:
“Attacks on the police have been on-going for a number of days alongside other violence including sectarian attacks on houses, petrol bombs thrown at the police, intimidation of contractors, vehicles hi-jacked and attacks on sheltered accommodation.“The shots fired last night were a clear and obvious attempt to murder police officers. There must be a strong, clear and united voice against those who would engage in such disgraceful violence.“As a society we must all stand with those who maintain law and order and who protect all sides of our community.
“We condemn any illegal activity and and urge those who are damaging their own community and intimidating their neighbours to stop. We would urge people to work with the Police to bring those involved in criminality to justice.
“We want to see a society where people can live together without the threat of intimidation or violence.
Those who engage in such tactics must be shown that they will not succeed.”
A woman was injured after she was struck on the head with a stone and two of our officers were injured after they were struck with bricks.”
A car was set on fire in Fahan Street during the early hours of this morning and the Leckey Road was closed for a period of time after pallets were placed across the road and set on fire.
Speaking about last night’s disorder and the ongoing issues in the city, Chief Inspector Alan Hutton said: “We are disappointed that some people decided to continue the public disorder in the Bogside last night, despite the clear message from the community earlier.
“This morning, following the disorder in the Bogside area of the city last night, we have two officers and a member of the public injured. I am very proud of how my colleagues stood in the face of danger, working to bring this situation under control but I am saddened and angry that again we find ourselves subject to serious violence from the communities we serve.
Let me be clear, we have made three arrests last night and with a robust criminal justice strategy in place, there will be more.
“The local community needs to see a resolution to this issue now. Collectively, we cannot afford to wait and we cannot have night after night of violence on our streets. Following three nights of disorder, we have a number of police officers who are no longer available to deliver their core policing duties, protecting the communities they serve.
“And the huge impact on our City cannot be ignored. As we strive to promote our positive image, the negative effect of these violent pictures on jobs, tourism and investment cannot be underestimated. We do not want to take a backward step. I urge all those with influence to urgently use it to bring a resolution to the violence and work towards a longer term solution for the issues affecting this area.”
Didnt see much of Harris lately.Is there an election coming up or something.
@Willie Marty: No its just that when they are under the cosh for whatever latest scandal they’ve caused they always send a Minister from a different portfolio out to explain, or if a female minister is on the news she is always flanked by two male colleagues.
@Liz Dunning: We really need a rest from Fianna Fail especially Skearon, people are sick of the same faces, the perpetual scandals, enough is enough.
@Liz Dunning: I knew it wouldnt be long before the FFG cult followers would be on the case.
@Liz Dunning: They seem to drag out Harris when the likes of Martin and Varadkar and other ministers run for cover. His ministerial record is a disaster…It’s his helpless took that they hope will appeal to people.
@Mr Inbetween: yeah senators on tv instead of a TD, says a lot about them.
@Liz Dunning: most of the FFG government usually hide out there with every scandel going on….the caves full id say
@Liz Dunning: why is he always sticking his nose into other departments ? Must be no work to do in higher Education
@Willie Marty: Lately, Simon Harris has been developing apprenticeships to the extent that over 20,000 are now learning & earning. Access to the 60+ options is now part of CAO, which reduces some stress on students & families.
@D Farrell: is that not his job. ????as minister for higher Education.
I wonder what croney friend fo Fianna gael it will be?
Another job for one of the lads or ladies or inbetweeners !! Was it advertised?
@Ollie Fitzpatrick: Didn’t see it. Flog it anyway. I’d apply.
It’s NOT going to work! Trust has bolted and Ain’t coming back!!! Scrap the TV Tax! Time for Subscription!!! Enough IS Enough!!!
@Liz Dunning: @Liz Dunning: Better scrap it altogether, Liz.
We weren’t put in this planet to support a mouthpiece for FFG.
Nor to keep Golden Boys and Girls in the manner to which they have become accustomed.
If it must be kept, then make it subscription.
And make it live within its means.
The rest of us have to.
By the way, which of the party’s expense accounts do you fall under?
@Liz Dunning: I have never heard anyone actually define what public service broadcasting is. Their explanation would be probably something like the shambles that is the referendum. None of them seem to be able to get a proper handle on explaining it.
Pretty sure the definition of PSB is not the likes of ‘Fair City or Dancing etc.’
@Liz Dunning: Do you know what the So called State broadcaster is showing today apart from Repeats? Hitler..A Life in pictures! I mean WTAF??? You want it, YOU pay for it!!
DEFUND RTE!
In the interest of transparency how much taxpayer money is the chair of the board compensated and how much of an expense account would they have?
@Ron Collins: On the news today, the figure of €30000 was mentioned.
RTE is not a public service broadcaster.
Didn’t the government have a few foreign people over to lecture to us about our security and NATO.
It was held in 4 counties and without attending, the only way to see or hear was the internet. If like the government told us it was very important, why didn’t our Public Service Broadcaster air it ?
The unholy troika of fianna gael, the Catholic church and RTE!
@Liz Dunning: @Liz Dunning: That’d be why they tried to give control of that new hospital down Vincent’s way into the control of the Church?
Despite the repeated outcries.
You should work for the russians, Liz.
Or US Republicans.
You have the same acquaintance with the truth.
@Michael o connor: yeah, it will be far better under Sharia Fein
@Ultimate Warrior: well the Sinaloa Gaels don’t seem to be making a go of it!
@Liz Dunning: You mean like the sweetheart deal made by FF and the religious orders concerning the crimes committed by the Church. The Church and their political wing in FFG have not gone away.
Harris we hope you do this crountry a big favor and step down .
Is the rumour that it will be Paul Reid tru?
@Padraig O’Brien: Why not that chap that messed up Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and DCC?
@Padraig O’Brien: ya. See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil!
If Paul Reid gets the RTE Chair gig. Cronyism at its worst.
RTE and this Government is the new , Duffy’s Circus . Clowns the lot of them!!
Just read the Tayto Park article… It’s definitely worth a read…. unfortunately, comments are closed.
Let’s not forget those that insulted and abused those of us calling for RTE to be defunded the last few years. Hypocrites now calling for it
A national broadcaster is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, I welcome this development wholeheartedly
@Ultimate Warrior: Bahhhaa haha ha haha. You’re Funny!!!
@Ultimate Warrior: You mean, like TASS?
PSB does this include the journal,another part of the propaganda machine
Well done Journal,as usual closing comments on GENOCIDE.
Can anyone honestly look at the headlines these days and tell me we aren’t fkd?
Simon (18 previous covids) Harris. A great educated man.
Poison chalice.
Wonder which FFG mate is owed a dig out or thank you for services rendered lol. They are going to be a stalking horse.
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