Explosive devices and machine pistol seized in police operation in Londonderry

The PSNI have seized what are believed to be six improvised explosive devices, a machine pistol and a quantity of ammunition following an operation in Co Londonderry.
By Claudia Savage, PA
Published 9th Sep 2023, 13:14 BST
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Detectives from the terrorism investigation unit carried out the operation in the Stewarts Terrace area of Rosemount in Londonderry on Friday during which the weapons were seized.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said the items will be subject to "rigorous forensic examination".

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On Friday, injuries to officers, including burns and head injuries, had been reported following disorder during "exceptionally challenging circumstances" in the Creggan area of the city.

Undated handout photo issued by Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) of a machine pistol that was recovered following the disorder in Londonderry. Sixteen injuries to officers, including burns and head injuries, have been reported following disorder during "exceptionally challenging circumstances" in Londonderry, the PSNI has said. Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton praised officers' courage, professionalism and restraint while "in the face of this violence". Photo: PSNI/PA WireUndated handout photo issued by Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) of a machine pistol that was recovered following the disorder in Londonderry. Sixteen injuries to officers, including burns and head injuries, have been reported following disorder during "exceptionally challenging circumstances" in Londonderry, the PSNI has said. Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton praised officers' courage, professionalism and restraint while "in the face of this violence". Photo: PSNI/PA Wire
Undated handout photo issued by Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) of a machine pistol that was recovered following the disorder in Londonderry. Sixteen injuries to officers, including burns and head injuries, have been reported following disorder during "exceptionally challenging circumstances" in Londonderry, the PSNI has said. Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton praised officers' courage, professionalism and restraint while "in the face of this violence". Photo: PSNI/PA Wire

Some residents were evacuated from their homes due to security alerts and a police spokesperson said a large group of people gathered from 6pm and threw missiles at officers, including petrol bombs and masonry.

The investigation remains ongoing and detectives continue to appeal to anyone with information which could assist them to call police on 101.