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16 Sept 2025

Two males charged following 'serious assault' at Derry football match

Two males, aged 16 and 18 years old, have been charged with various offences including disorderly behaviour, grievous bodily harm and attempted criminal damage

Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

The incident took place at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. (PHOTO: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile)

Police in Derry, investigating a serious assault reported to have occurred in the city during a football match at the weekend, have charged two men. 

Two males, aged 16 and 18 years old, have been charged with various offences including disorderly behaviour, grievous bodily harm and attempted criminal damage.

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The 16 year old male is due to appear at Derry Youth Court on Tuesday, May 6, and the 18 year old male is due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court on Wednesday, May 14.

As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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