SDLP Waterside councillor Martin Reilly
The incident happened in the Canterbury Park area in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Said Councillor Reilly: “This was a horrendous and violent burglary in which a man was stabbed in the eye with a screwdriver.
“Canterbury Park is a residential area with many young families and people are shocked and concerned that this has happened on their doorsteps.
“My thoughts are with the victim of this incident and I hope they go on to make a full and quick recovery.
“There is no place for violence like this in our city and I would urge anyone with any information or CCTV or doorbell footage to get in touch with the police.
“I welcome the police’s quick response and those responsible for this burglary must be apprehended and held accountable for their actions.”
