Three men charged after disturbance that saw firefighter injured by firework
By David Young, PA
Three men have been charged with disorderly behaviour following a disturbance in Derry that saw a firefighter injured by a firework.
The incident unfolded near the Craigavon Bridge on Friday.
Police and firefighters had attended the scene following a report that a number of people had climbed up a crane and erected a flag.
A crowd subsequently gathered at the scene and a firework was thrown, causing injuries to a firefighter’s leg.
The accused men, aged 22, 26 and 28, have all been charged with disorderly behaviour.
They are due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court on January 31st.
