Derry solicitor Paddy MacDermott said this was directly linked to the dissident republican threat in the area.

The cyclist, a man in his 50s, died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

Una Kelly previously served in senior roles in South Yorkshire and Northern Ireland.

BBC News NI understand there were six children on board but no serious injuries were reported.

Two men that drove a car that reached 120mph and crashed into a police vehicle have been released pending enquiries.

Justice Minister Naomi Long says it will “sustain and stabilise” policing in Northern Ireland until April.

Chief constable says Mr Singleton brings "a wealth of knowledge, skills, leadership and experience".

The woman in her 70s was taken to hospital but died from her injuries after a crash in west Belfast.