SDLP leader Colum Eastwood had called for police to 'end their operation as soon as possible so peace can be restored'
The SDLP has hit back at what it labeled "armchair" commentary from the DUP over rioting that broke out in Creggan on Thursday evening.
Read more: Derry disorder: 'Military grade' guns, grenades and explosives found in searches linked to New IRA, PSNI suggest On Friday, Mr Middleton said in a statement: "“For Colum Eastwood to suggest that police should withdraw from Creggan “so peace can be restored” is an outrageous comment.
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