Woman assaulted outside her Derry home

By Maria McCann

A 60 year old woman has been assaulted in Derry.

She was approached by two men and a woman outside her primity cresent home around 11 o clock on Saturday night.

The victim has been left with bruising after being headbutted for refusing one of the men a cigarette.

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 10’ 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.

“Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”