A man who spat in an officer’s eyes when police were arresting him after he reportedly entered a property in Derry remained in custody this morning.

Shortly after 10.20pm on Monday night it was reported to police that the man had left the property when confronted, but was still in the area.

Police responded, and arrested a man matching the description of the suspect reported.

When officers searched him, they located a quantity of suspected drugs and he was arrested on suspicion of Possession of a Class B controlled drug. The male, aged 35, became aggressive. He spat at police, hitting an officer in one of his eyes.

The man was further arrested on suspicion of assault on police, attempted burglary, disorderly behaviour and resisting police, and he remains in police custody at this time.

Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information can report at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting reference 1651 of 31/08/26 or, call 101.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800555111 or at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/