13/04/2007

Two toddlers 'assaulted' in Derry

Police in Derry are appealing for information after two toddlers were reportedly sexually assaulted.

The boy and girl, both aged three, were believed to have been approached by a man in the Ferndale Court area yesterday afternoon and assaulted behind houses in nearby Templepark.

Detectives want to hear from anyone who may have seen a man talking to children in the area between 3pm and 4pm yesterday.

They have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on: 0845 600 8000, or alternatively on the confidential Crimestoppers line: 0800 555 111.

(JM)

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