Police at Strand Road appeal for information after female assault by two women in Derry
THE PSNI in Derry are investigating after a woman in her 30s was brutally assaulted in a sectarian attack carried out by two females.
Police are now appealing for information following the assault which happened in the Derryview Terrace area of the city on Saturday, 15 July which left the victim in hospital.
This assault is being treated as a hate crime because of the sectarian abuse hurled at the victim.
Investigating officer Constable McKeeman said: “It was reported that at approximately 11.45 pm of the date in question, a female in her 30s was assaulted by two females in the Derryview Terrace area of Derry
“The female victim required hospital treatment as a result of her injuries, which are not believed to have been life threatening.
“We are appealing to anyone that my have any information regarding this incident to contact Strand Road Police Station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 386 of 20/07/17.
“Or, alternatively if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”