Petrol bombs and gunshots... how a troubled week unfolded
SATURDAY 7th: Dozens of petrol bombs thrown at police and at houses in the unionist Fountain estate — the last non-nationalist area on the west bank of the Foyle.
SUNDAY 8th: On Sunday night a group of between around 15 to 20 youths targeted the mainly Protestant enclave, with around 40 petrol bombs being thrown. Petrol bombs also thrown at Alexander House, an assisted living facility for elderly and vulnerable people.
MONDAY 9th: More than 100 people gather in the Bogside to show their support for residents of the Fountain area in the wake of the weekend attacks. More than 25 petrol bombs thrown at police later in the evening. Two officers are injured.
TUESDAY 10th: Six shots fired at police officers. PSNI condemns “blatant bid to murder”. More petrol bombs and paint bombs thrown.
WEDNESDAY 11th: Fire crews come under attack, more petrol bombs thrown at police. A burning barricade is pushed across the Lecky Road flyover.
THURSDAY 12th: 75 petrol bombs thrown at police: PSNI respond using baton rounds. Former First Minister Arlene Foster says: “Really disturbing scenes in Londonderry. Someone will be killed if this continues.”
FRIDAY 13th: Political figures, business people and civic leaders hold a rally in Fahan Street, outside the city’s walls, calling for an end to the violence.