Teenager charged after female police officer punched in face

A teenager has been charged in connection with an incident in Derry’s Shantallow area during which a female police officer was punched in the face and four other officers attacked.

The 18-year-old man was arrested in Carranbane Walk on Saturday, April 29.

He is to face Derry Magistrates’ Court today, Monday, May 1, for a first remand hearing.

The teenager is charged with a number of offences including wounding with intent and assault on police.

He is also charged with resisting police, common assault, and criminal damage.

The female police officer was taken to hospital after the male caused an injury to her eye during an alleged assault in the garden of a property in Carranbane Walk.

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