Derry violence orchesterdated by dissident republics, MP says - BBC
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Officers came under attack in the Nailors Row area on Saturday. Violence in Londonderry that injured 10 police officers was most likely orchestrated by dissident republicans, the city’s MP has said.
The Troubles in Derry - Wikipedia
WEBWhen the marchers (many of whom were injured) arrived in Derry on 5 January, rioting broke out between their supporters and the RUC, who were seen to have failed to protect the march. That night, RUC members broke into homes in the Catholic Bogside area and assaulted several residents.
How the Troubles Began in Northern Ireland | HISTORY
WEBNov 12, 2021 · Learn how the Troubles, a 30-year period of sectarian conflict, began in 1969 with clashes between Catholic nationalists and Protestant loyalists in Belfast and Derry. Explore the role of civil...
The Battle of the Bogside - Alpha History
WEBThe ‘Battle of the Bogside’ is a name given to violence and rioting that erupted in Derry in August 1969. Many historians consider it the first significant confrontations of the Troubles. The fighting in Bogside erupted at a time when tensions were running high.
Battle of the Bogside - Wikipedia
WEBA three-day riot in 1969 between Catholic residents of the Bogside district and the Royal Ulster Constabulary in Derry, Northern Ireland. It sparked the Troubles and led to the deployment of British troops and the creation of Free Derry.
Battle of the Bogside: The Derry Riot That Triggered The Troubles ...
WEBAug 12, 2022 · No one had died in Derry, but in Belfast there was widespread sectarian rioting and battles with the police. Shooting broke out and seven people were shot dead on 14 and 15 August. A day after the soldiers were deployed to Derry, they were sent on to the streets of Belfast.
'We will not allow hatred and mindless violence to win' - BBC
WEBAug 10, 2024 · Jon Boutcher says people involved in recent disorder in Londonderry and anti-immigration protests must not be allowed to win. He urges parents to keep their children away from violent unrest and...
LIVE: Political condemnation after police attacked in Derry as …
WEBApr 10, 2023 · Violence against police during a dissident parade in Derry on Easter Monday has been condemned by politicians. Trouble erupted in the city this afternoon with police coming under attack.
Ten officers injured as fireworks, petrol bombs thrown during
WEBAug 11, 2024 · Ten officers were injured during disorder in Londonderry on Saturday, police said. PSNI said fireworks, petrol bombs and other missiles were used to attack police. Derry City & Strabane ...
Derry march: Van set on fire after dissident parade in Creggan
WEB1 April 2024. Police have said they saw evidence of youths preparing petrol bombs before an illegal dissident republican parade in Londonderry. A van was set on fire and motorists were advised to...