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06 Sept 2025

Man sustains fractured jaw in vicious Derry assault

Victim being treated in hospital after being attacked by five men

PSNI

Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses and information about an in assault in the Creggan area of the city in which a man was seriously injured.

At approximately 10.00pm on St Stephen's Night, a 34-year-old male was assaulted in the Ballymagowan Avenue area by a group of up to five males.

 The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to serious facial injuries, including a fractured jaw.

 Appealing for witnesses,  Detective Sergeant Galbraith said: “We are appealing for any persons who may have been in the area and witnessed anything suspicious or who perhaps might have dash-cam footage to contact us on reference number 1134 30/12/21."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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