Police attacked with petrol bombs

Thousands took part in the march

Police have been attacked with petrol bombs after the Apprentice Boys' annual parade in Londonderry on Saturday.

Police said they were attacked in the city centre. Eight people have been arrested for public order offences.

However, police paid tribute to parade organisers and said that the event passed without major incident.

In the main parade, about 15,000 Apprentice Boys and spectators accompanied by 120 bands marched through the city centre.

Earlier, local Apprentice Boys marched around the city walls before laying wreaths for war victims at the Diamond.

Tribute

Chief Inspector Chris Yates paid tribute to the marshals and local community representatives for their work on the day.

He also commended community, civic and business leaders contributed during the weeks of planning.

The parade celebrates the actions of Protestant Apprentice Boys who shut the city gates against the forces of Catholic King James in December 1688.