Riots in Derry as polls closed in EU elections
Rioting took place in Derry on Thursday night as polls closed in the election to the European Parliament in the North of Ireland and the UK.
British Prime Minister Theresa May was said to be preparing to announce her resignation over the collapse of support for her party. She is believed to resign today after results are confirmed, while she is expected to announce that she will quit as leader of the Conservative Party early in June, after a state visit by US President Donald Trump. She would remain as British Prime
Minister until her successor is chosen.
Petrol bombs were thrown at the PSNI police in Glengalliagh Park after they attended a bomb alert on Moss Road. The PSNI said the disorder had been "orchestrated".
The riot, similar to that one that took place during local council elections earlier this month, will increase pressure on multi-party talks taking place in Belfast. Negotiations involving the Dublin and London governments have so far failed to address the ongoing violence in Derry.
The riot happened as voting was winding down in a closely-fought election to elect three MEPs in the North and ahead of elections in the 26 Counties today.
