19/11/2025

Police Appeal For Witnesses Over L'Derry Incident

Police in L'Derry have launched a specific appeal for witnesses following an incident in the Clon Dara area of Galliagh on Monday, 17 November 2025.

Detectives are seeking information relating to the movements of a black BMW that was seen in the vicinity.

The appeal is part of an ongoing investigation into an incident where damage was caused to a residential property in the area. A male observed leaving the scene was seen getting into a black BMW.
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Officers are asking anyone who was in the Galliagh area between 6.45pm and 7pm on Monday night and saw a black BMW car, which was believed to be carrying a number of males, possibly four, to make contact immediately.

The police are also appealing to anyone who may possess relevant dash cam footage that could assist their enquiries to get in touch.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1345 of 17/11/25. Alternatively, a report can be submitted online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

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