The incident took place late on Saturday night.
The PSNI have reported an attack on both police and members of the public in Derry, in which over 30 petrol bombs were thrown.
Superintendent Gordon McCalmont said “The disorder occurred in the vicinity of the Fountain estate interface and Nailor’s Row and was an attack on our whole community.
“Shortly before 10:00 pm three petrol bombs were thrown into the Fountain with one of these igniting and two seized intact.
“Police who were deployed to prevent further disorder were subsequently attacked by persons who threw over 30 petrol bombs and missiles at our officers. Bricks and bottles were also thrown at property in the area causing mindless damage and putting innocent people at risk.
“Fortunately, no injuries where sustained, but this violent behaviour simply damages our city and cannot be tolerated.
“I would like to express my thanks and admiration to those in the community and my colleagues who worked tirelessly to minimise the impacts of this disorder and indeed bring the situation under control.”
Local members of the Sinn Féin party have responded with a video message:
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA @k_mullan and Councillor Patricia Logue outside Alexander House in Bishop Street today after another night of petrol bombing and trouble caused by a very small anti community element.#stop @sinnfeinireland @An_Phoblacht pic.twitter.com/J6w6VWmseO
— Derry SinnFein (@DerrySinnFein) July 8, 2018
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