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The police have praised the organisers of Londonderry's Halloween celebrations for a largely peaceful night.The police have praised the organisers of Londonderry's Halloween celebrations for a largely peaceful night.
A total of 16 people were arrested for minor offences. Chief Inspector Chris Yates said the "major success was the barrier and stewarding plan".A total of 16 people were arrested for minor offences. Chief Inspector Chris Yates said the "major success was the barrier and stewarding plan".
"There's been a dramatic reduction in the amount of alcohol in the city and we haven't seen the violence that marred last year's event," he said. The Ambulance Service said they treated fewer people on Halloween night than in previous years.
Thousands of people turned out for the celebrations. Thousands of people attended the celebrations, which culminated in a fireworks display on the Foyle.
"There's been a dramatic reduction in the amount of alcohol in the city and we haven't seen the violence that marred last year's event," said Chief Inspector Yates.
Hotels were fully booked, and tickets for many of the city's pubs and clubs were sold out.Hotels were fully booked, and tickets for many of the city's pubs and clubs were sold out.
The climax of the Halloween carnival was a fireworks display on the River Foyle at the council offices.The climax of the Halloween carnival was a fireworks display on the River Foyle at the council offices.