17/08/2021

Appeal For Information After Teen Attacked Twice In L'Derry

Police have issued an appeal for information following the assault of a 19-year-old man in L'Derry.

According to reports, the teenager was attacked twice following a bonfire in the Gallagh area of L'Derry on Sunday night.

Police have said that the teen was first attacked between 11.45 and 00.15 and again by a group of males between 00.30 and 01.00.

The teenager remains in a serious condition in hospital.

Anyone with any information, or who may have witnessed either assault, is urged to contact police.


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