Disturbances in Tyrone after football final

Updated: 13:56, Monday, 26 September 2005

There were a number of disturbances in Co Tyrone last night after the county's win in the All-Ireland football final.

1 of 1All-Ireland Final - Disturbances after Tyrone win
All-Ireland Final - Disturbances after Tyrone win

There were a number of disturbances in Co Tyrone last night after the county's win in the All-Ireland football final. 

Police were attacked with petrol bombs, fireworks and other missiles in the William Street and Old Street areas of Cookstown, Co Tyrone, as supporters celebrated their team's victory over Kerry. 

A car was also set on fire in the town, and security barriers leading to the centre of the town were closed over by the crowd for a time.

In Dungannon, stones were thrown at cars returning from the match in Dublin. 

The PSNI said two men were arrested for riotous behaviour in the town, while a third was taken into custody for disorderly behaviour.

A fourth man was arrested for common assault after a child was struck with a missile while sitting in a car in Perry Street.

Two cars were also burnt out in Dungannon after one was set ablaze near the Stangmore roundabout on the Moy Road.

And in Strabane, a press photographer escaped serious injury when he was attacked while photographing jubilant fans.

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