Woman assaulted while walking in Derry

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Police in Derry are investigating a report of an assault on a woman in the Waterside area of the city last night.

The woman in her 40s was walking at Spencer Road when a car with three men on board stopped beside her.

One of the men got out of the car and attacked the woman.

She managed to get away to a safe location.

Detective Inspector Conor McStravick said she was not hurt and appealed for any information which could assist identifying the vehicle or persons involved.

He added: “The car is believed to be a Volkswagen Passat or a similar type of car.”

DI McStravick concluded: “Information can be given on the police non-emergency number, 101, or by calling the Crimestoppers Charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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