Fire crews attacked in Northern Ireland

A fire crew in Northern Ireland was attacked with fireworks last night as they attended a Halloween call in south Armagh.

A fire crew in Northern Ireland was attacked with fireworks last night as they attended a Halloween call in south Armagh.

A rocket was fired at a fire engine in Jonesborough, and was one of several attacks across the North during a six-hour period in which firefighters responded to 370 calls.

In Belfast, a fire engine from Cadogan station on the Lisburn Road was forced off the road for several hours for repairs after a window was broken.

An ambulance crew was also attacked last night after Halloween celebrations in Derry that drew thousands of people to the city. Police said the ambulance was attacked by a crowd in Bank Place.

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Nine people were arrested for public order offences throughout the night - most were later released. A number of assaults were also reported.

Police said there were fewer arrests than last year, when 11 people were detained. They also said the level of arrests was not atypical for a weekend night in the city.

All of the arrests occurred early this morning after the Halloween celebrations had ended.