Man still in hospital with broken jaw after being set upon by group in 'shocking and brutal' Derry attack

A man remains in hospital after being set upon and having his jaw broken in Derry in the early hours of Monday.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 4th Jun 2020, 16:54 BST
Updated 4th Jun 2020, 17:26 BST

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of the serious assault in the Shantallow area.

Detective Inspector Adrian Burns said: “The assault was reported to have occurred between the Carranbane Walk and Curragh Walk areas at some stage between midnight and 2am on Monday morning.

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“It was reported that a man, aged in his 20s, was punched and kicked by a number of males. He remains in hospital, having undergone surgery for a broken jaw.

“This was a shocking and brutal attack on a defenceless man. And I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and witnessed the assault, or who noticed a group of males acting suspiciously, to contact detectives at Strand Road on 101 quoting reference number 590 04/06/20.”

A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org