26/10/2011
Girl Attacked By Teenage Gang
A 14-year-old girl has been left in a distressed state after an assault by a group of teenagers in Londonderry.
Michaela McGillion was dragged by the hair and kicked in the back of the head on Strand Road at around 5pm on Saturday evening.
She was with three friends when she was jeered by a gang of youths.
The victim was left with bruising and a suspected fracture to her nose.
One of the female suspects is described as having long straight red hair and was wearing black tights.
Police are currently investigating the attack and are urging anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/GK)
Michaela McGillion was dragged by the hair and kicked in the back of the head on Strand Road at around 5pm on Saturday evening.
She was with three friends when she was jeered by a gang of youths.
The victim was left with bruising and a suspected fracture to her nose.
One of the female suspects is described as having long straight red hair and was wearing black tights.
Police are currently investigating the attack and are urging anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/GK)
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