19/12/2017

Two Men Charged After Teenager Attacked In L'Derry

Two men, aged 17 and 23, have been charged after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted in Co L'Derry.

The attack happened in the Violet street area on Saturday, 16 December.

The boy sustained injuries to his face and head and is currently in intensive care.

A 22-year-old man also suffered a suspected broken nose.

(CD/LM)

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