Londonderry: a 14-year-old boy among those charged after trouble in city

Six teenagers in total are to appear in court

Nine people including six teenage boys have been charged following disorder in Derry.
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 19th Jun 2025

Nine people including six teenage boys have been charged following disorder in Derry.

Eight - a 14-year-old, three 15-year-olds and two aged 16, along with a 29-year-old and 30-year-old men - are charged with riotous behaviour.

One of the 15-year-olds faces an additional charge of throwing a petrol bomb.

They were due to appear at Londonderry Magistrates' Court later today (Thursday)

A ninth person, a man aged 47 years old, has been charged with the offence of intentionally encouraging or assisting riot.

As is normal procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Two male teenagers, aged 16 and 17 years old, who were also arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour on Monday night in connection with the disorder have been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.