Bomb and paint attack 'sectarian'

Petrol bombs were thrown at the estate

Petrol bombs and paint have been thrown in a sectarian attack in Londonderry.

It happened in the Protestant Fountain Estate at about 2200 BST on Saturday night. There were no injuries and no damage was caused to property.

Police have appealed for information. SDLP Mark Durkan condemned the attack as "despicable".

"They are not just attacks on the people of the Fountain, but an affront to their neighbours whose peace and quiet is affected," he said.

"It is not enough just to register our disgust and condemnation.

"We want to see these people apprehended and brought to justice, so anyone with any information on their activities should go to the police."

Earlier this month, Chief Superintendent Richard Russell, district commander for Foyle, said police were doing all they could to stop ongoing attacks in the area.