Three Officers Injured During Riotous Disorder in Derry Amid 31 Arrests

Three police officers were injured during disorder in Londonderry on the night of June 16, 2025, when they were struck by masonry and fireworks thrown by youths near the city walls. The unrest was associated with gatherings organized over social media, with attempts made to attack homes in the Fountain Estate before police intervened. An 18-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of riotous behavior and released on bail, while a 13-year-old boy was also arrested and bailed for further inquiries. The disorder is part of ongoing tensions in the area, with incidents involving sectarian hate crimes and continued low-level violence over recent weeks. These disturbances follow a wider pattern of rioting and unrest across Northern Ireland linked to earlier incidents, including a sexual assault allegation in Ballymena that triggered protests and violent outbreaks. Police continue to investigate related offenses, with numerous arrests and charges made in connection with recent rioting across the region.