POLICE have sealed off part of Derry city centre this morning for a detailed forensic examination.
PSNI Foyle say that the “scene is currently being held in the Chamberlain St area due to a serious assault this morning”.
There are no further details at present.
Police have thanked the public for their patience as scene investigators comb the area for clues to the attacker or attackers.
Detectives from the Reactive and Organised Crime Branch based at Strand Road station are currently investigating the attack.
Anyone who witnessed the assault or has any information about those behind the ‘serious assault’ is asked to ring detectives on the 101 non-emergency number.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on freephone 0800 555 111.
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