Man kicked and punched by gang in vicious Derry assault

Police in Derry are appealing for information about an assault in the city in which a man in his 20s sustained facial injuries when was kicked and punched by up to eight attackers.

Constable Forbes, the investigating officer, revealed the victim sustained a laceration above his right eye requiring seven stitches when he was attacked by a group of seven or eight youths as he made his way past St Patrick’s Primary School, Collon Lane, between 11.00pm and midnight on Sunday last.

Const Forbes added: “He was attacked from behind and knocked to the ground before being kicked and punched by several people. “

Const Forbes said information could be given on the police non-emergency number, 101, or by calling the Crimestoppers Charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.