PSNI Derry City and Strabane District have spoken out after a vehicle was damaged after "stones and bricks were thrown".
Damage was caused to both of the vehicle's wing mirrors and to its body work after stones and bricks were thrown at it by up to 10 individuals, some of whom were masked.
The officers were responding to a domestic related matter in the Cromore Gardens area of the city on the evening of Monday, August 22, when the incident occurred.
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Chief Inspector Yvonne McManus said: "This attack occurred as our officers were working to keep people safe, dealing with a domestic-related matter in the area. It's fortunate they weren’t injured as a result of this criminal act.
"The actions of those involved means this vehicle is now, unfortunately, off the road to be repaired, which could impact our service delivery.
"I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and witnessed this senseless attack to contact us with information."
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