A total of 16 police officers suffered injuries including burns and head injuries during public disorder that erupted as searches continued
Police say the "military grade" handguns, ammunition and explosives found in searches in Derry on Thursday are thought to be linked to the New IRA.
“In the first search, in the area of Dove Gardens, over £2000 cash was seized. A further search then took place in the SouthWay area where we have recovered a handgun. “Whilst the investigation is ongoing, and while we keep an open mind, the primary line of enquiry centres on the NIRA. “This is clearly extremely worrying for the wider community and for officers and staff, but be assured that the success of this recovery demonstrates our dedication to pursuing these groups, the professionalism of our teams and our dogged determination to bring these people before the courts."
"Regrettably the situation quickly escalated with officers and their vehicles coming under sustained violent attack with heavy masonry and petrol bombs. "We are really proud of our officers who demonstrated not only real courage and professionalism but also amazing restraint in the face of this violence. Authorisation had been given for deployment and use of our AEP systems but no rounds were fired."
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