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29/03/2006
Teenager has ear bitten in Derry assault
A 16-year-old boy has had part of his ear bitten off during an assault in Londonderry.
Police said that the teenager was attacked by a gang of around four of five males in the Glen Road area of the city just before 4.30pm yesterday afternoon.
The victim also suffered minor bruising and was treated in Altnagelvin Hospital for his injuries, however was discharged sometime later.
The motive behind the attack is still unknown, and police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the attack or have any information in connection with it, to contact detectives in Strand Road on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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Police said that the teenager was attacked by a gang of around four of five males in the Glen Road area of the city just before 4.30pm yesterday afternoon.
The victim also suffered minor bruising and was treated in Altnagelvin Hospital for his injuries, however was discharged sometime later.
The motive behind the attack is still unknown, and police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the attack or have any information in connection with it, to contact detectives in Strand Road on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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