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19/07/2017
Woman 'Headbutted' After Refusing To Give Man Cigarette In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was attacked for refusing to give a man a cigarette.
The incident happened in the Newbuildings area in L'Derry on at around 11pm on Saturday, 15 July.
The victim was standing outside her home in the Primty Crescent area when she was approached by two men. She refused to give one of the men a cigarette and he headbutted her.
She sustained bruising to her forehead and was left shaken.
Constable Philpott said: "The male who assaulted the woman is believed to be in his early 20's, of slim build and had a local accent. He is described as being 5 foot 10inches tall, and was wearing navy jeans with a multi coloured T-shirt and has a tight hair cut with light hair swept to one side. The male also wore a black stud earring and a gold necklace.
"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area and who witnessed the incident, or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation. Detectives at Strand Road can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference number 1000 16/07/17."
(CD/MH)
The incident happened in the Newbuildings area in L'Derry on at around 11pm on Saturday, 15 July.
The victim was standing outside her home in the Primty Crescent area when she was approached by two men. She refused to give one of the men a cigarette and he headbutted her.
She sustained bruising to her forehead and was left shaken.
Constable Philpott said: "The male who assaulted the woman is believed to be in his early 20's, of slim build and had a local accent. He is described as being 5 foot 10inches tall, and was wearing navy jeans with a multi coloured T-shirt and has a tight hair cut with light hair swept to one side. The male also wore a black stud earring and a gold necklace.
"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area and who witnessed the incident, or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation. Detectives at Strand Road can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference number 1000 16/07/17."
(CD/MH)
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