01/09/2005
Police appeal following assault in Londonderry
Police in Londonderry are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in the Waterside area of the city on Wednesday.
Shortly before 12.40am the victim, believed to be in his late 20s, was on the Dungiven Road when he was approached by five men who proceeded to punch and kick him before running off.
The man was immediately taken to hospital where he was treated for facial injuries and a broken jaw.
The first attacker is described as being in his mid 20s, 5’ 11" in height with short dark hair, and ink on his hands. The second was aged in his early 20s and of similar height but stocky build with short fair hair. Both were wearing green football shirts.
A third man aged around 20-years-old, 5’ 10" in height, of stocky build and wearing a brown jacket was also involved in the attack. No descriptions are available for the other two men involved.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact police at Waterside on 028 7136 7337 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Shortly before 12.40am the victim, believed to be in his late 20s, was on the Dungiven Road when he was approached by five men who proceeded to punch and kick him before running off.
The man was immediately taken to hospital where he was treated for facial injuries and a broken jaw.
The first attacker is described as being in his mid 20s, 5’ 11" in height with short dark hair, and ink on his hands. The second was aged in his early 20s and of similar height but stocky build with short fair hair. Both were wearing green football shirts.
A third man aged around 20-years-old, 5’ 10" in height, of stocky build and wearing a brown jacket was also involved in the attack. No descriptions are available for the other two men involved.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact police at Waterside on 028 7136 7337 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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