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14/04/2025
Police Investigate Serious Assault in L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have launched an investigation following a serious assault on a man in the Creevagh Heights area of the city.
Detectives received a report at approximately 10.15pm on Saturday, 12th April, stating that a number of men wearing balaclavas forced their way into a residential property and attacked the occupant, a man in his 30s.
The injured man was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment to injuries sustained to his leg, head, and hands. While serious, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Detective Inspector Hanbidge condemned the attack: "Horrific violence has been inflicted on this man that will leave physical and mental scars, along with trauma that may never heal. No good comes from this, ever."
Police are appealing to the public for any information that could assist their investigation.
"Anyone with information that could help our investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1946 12/04/25," Detective Inspector Hanbidge urged. "We are especially keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage of the area yesterday evening, Saturday 12th April."
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Detectives received a report at approximately 10.15pm on Saturday, 12th April, stating that a number of men wearing balaclavas forced their way into a residential property and attacked the occupant, a man in his 30s.
The injured man was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment to injuries sustained to his leg, head, and hands. While serious, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Detective Inspector Hanbidge condemned the attack: "Horrific violence has been inflicted on this man that will leave physical and mental scars, along with trauma that may never heal. No good comes from this, ever."
"Anyone with information that could help our investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1946 12/04/25," Detective Inspector Hanbidge urged. "We are especially keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage of the area yesterday evening, Saturday 12th April."
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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