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26 Mar 2026

Police appealing for information and witnesses following serious assault in Maghera

It was reported that a man entered a house in the Crew Road area and used a baseball bat to assault a male occupant, striking him around the head

PSNI

PSNI

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of a serious assault in Maghera in the early hours of this morning, Monday, June 2.
Detective Sergeant Robinson said: “Shortly after 1am, it was reported that a man entered a house in the Crew Road area and used a baseball bat to assault a male occupant, striking him around the head.
“He then proceeded to assault the man with his fists, again striking him around the head. The victim was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment for injuries to his ear, head, chest and face.
“A female occupant was also present at the time of the reported assault, however she was not injured.
“Nonetheless, this was an extremely distressing incident, and our enquiries are ongoing this morning to establish the circumstances.
“We are appealing to anyone who might have any information which could assist us to get in touch via 101, quoting reference number 65 of 02/06/25.”
You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org

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