“A senseless act. A family has been torn apart" (Image: PA)
The incident took place during rioting in the city’s Creggan district. Officers were attacked with petrol bombs and rocks during the disturbance which followed a police raid. The violence is being blamed on dissident republicans, who oppose the peace process.
Taking to Twitter Ms Foster commented: “Heartbreaking news.
“A senseless act. A family has been torn apart.
“Those who brought guns onto our streets in the 70s, 80s and 90s were wrong.
“It is equally wrong in 2019.
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“My thoughts are also with the brave officers who stood in defence of their community” (Image: GETTY )
“My thoughts are also with the brave officers who stood in defence of their
