Rally for women's safety to be held in Derry following series of attacks

A rally will be held in Derry following a series of attacks on women in recent weeks.

Police are investigating whether the latest incident in the Waterside area of Derry on Saturday afternoon is linked to a similar sexually motivated attack involving a man with a knife in Drumahoe on the outskirts of the city on Friday evening.

In the latest incident, a woman in her 40s was walking her dog in Top of the Hill Park shortly before 3pm on Saturday when she was approached by a man armed with a kitchen knife.

Two other women have also been attacked.

Witnesses or anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact the police.

SDLP MLA for Foyle, Sinead McLaughlin said: “There is huge concern in our city following a number of recent attacks on women."

Ms McLaughlin is due to bring the matter up in the Assembly today (Monday).

Following the spate of attacks a rally will be held in Guildhall Square on Friday, November 8 at 6.15pm.