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06 Sept 2025

Man arrested in connection with serious sexual assault in Derry

The woman, aged in her 50s, was approached by an unknown man who pulled her into a nearby alleyway where he sexually assaulted her, and also repeatedly hit her to the face and banged her head off a wall

Man arrested in connection with serious sexual assault in Derry

Detectives investigating a report of a sexual assault which occurred at the Lecky Road area of Derry on Sunday, October 27, have arrested a man.

The man, who is aged in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of related offences. He remains in police custody at this time.

Police continue to appeal for information in relation to this incident and would ask anyone who can assist with their enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 323 27/10/24. 

A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ 

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