Assault in Derry's Peace Garden leaves man hospitalised, three arrested

A man suffered leg and facial injuries in an assault at the Peace Garden on Foyle Street in Derry city centre on Saturday. Three men were arrested and released on bail pending further enquiries.

Man hospitalised after midday assault at Derry's Peace Garden

Google News IE — Crime (en) reports that police in Derry are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the city centre on Saturday afternoon.

The attack occurred at approximately 12.05pm in the Peace Garden on Foyle Street. The male victim sustained leg and facial injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Three men were arrested in connection with the incident and subsequently released on bail while police conduct further enquiries.

Chief Inspector Ian Ferriby described it as a horrible incident, noting that it took place in the middle of the day when the area would have been busy. "It must have been a frightening incident to have witnessed," he said.

Police are asking anyone who was in the area between noon and 12.15pm on Saturday to come forward. Witnesses can submit information via the PSNI witness appeal form at reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 564 of 22/08/26, or by calling 101. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Source: Google News IE — Crime (en)