A Co Derry councillor has spoken out after he was the victim of an 'unprovoked' and 'vicious' assault in the early hours of Friday morning.
Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle, a member of Derry City & Strabane District Council says he was attacked in the Waterloo Street area of Derry city and believes he was targeted for his views on abortion.
In a statement today, the councillor says he intends to "ensure the perpetrators are identified and prosecuted."
