Man beaten during attempted Derry hijacking

Police in Derry are investigating what they believe to be an attempt to hijack a car in the city.

Constable Burns, of the City West Neighbourhood Policing Team, said that at about 1.20am on Saturday last a man was sitting in his car, a blue Audi, at Victoria car park (pictured) in the city centre, when he was approached by a man who asked him for a cigarette before pulling him from his vehicle and punching in the face several times.

Const Burns said one arrest was made at the scene, however, he added police were keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and saw what happened.

He said information could be given on the police non-emergency number, 101, or by calling the Crimestoppers Charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.