Londonderry: Firefighter injured after 'disturbance' near crane

Police say a firework was thrown at a firefighter's leg after after a report of people climbing a crane in Derry

A firefighter has been injured by a firework following a "disturbance" near a crane in Londonderry, police have said.

Officers and firefighters attended a report of people climbing a crane in the Craigavon Bridge area of Derry and erecting a flag on Friday.

"A crowd gathered close to the incident and a firework was thrown which exploded at a firefighter's leg, causing injuries," the police said.

Three men have since been charged.

The men, aged 22, 26 and 28, are accused of disorderly behaviour and are due to appear before Londonderry Magistrates' Court later this month.