Derry Police appealing for witnesses after teenager sent to A&E after reportedly being hit with metal pipes

Chief Inspector Craig said: “We received a report at around 8.55pm that a teenage boy had been chased to the Knockwellan Park area by a group of youths, some of whom were masked, who then punched him and hit him with metal pipes.

“Officers attended the scene, and officers spoke with the teenager and his father. It was also advised that the teenager attend A&E in relation to his injuries.

“Patrols of the area were conducted in an attempt to locate the assailants and an investigation has been commenced. This is being treated as an assault motivated by hate and it was undoubtedly a terrifying experience for the young person concerned.

“There is no room for this type of behaviour in our community and anyone identified as being involved in this and any similar incidents will be arrested and brought before the courts.

“We would encourage the public to assist our investigation by contacting us using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 1769 of 20/10/26.

“You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”