The march made its way along William Street but, as it neared the city centre, its path was blocked by British Army barriers. The organisers redirected the march down Rossville Street, intending to hold the rally at Free Derry Corner instead. However, some broke off from the march and began throwing stones at soldiers manning the barriers. The soldiers fired rubber bullets, CS gas and water cannons.Principal Conclusions and Overall Assessment of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry . The Stationery Office. 15 June 2010. p. 14 Such clashes between soldiers and youths were common, and observers reported that the rioting was no more violent than usual.
The march made its way along William Street but, as it neared the city centre, its path was blocked by British Army barriers. The organisers redirected the march down Rossville Street, intending to hold the rally at Free Derry Corner instead. However, some broke off from the march and began throwing stones at soldiers manning the barriers. The soldiers fired rubber bullets, CS gas and water cannons.Principal Conclusions and Overall Assessment of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry . The Stationery Office. 15 June 2010. p. 14 Such clashes between soldiers and youths were common, and observers reported that the rioting was no more violent than usual.