A man has been hospitalised with injuries to the head, shoulder, and legs after up to seven men reportedly beat him with iron bars in Derry, police say.
Detectives are investigating the assault on the 35-year-old man which occurred in the Carnhill area, off Racecourse Road, at around 9.30pm on Monday, October 24.
The PSNI said that his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
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Detective Inspector Stephanie Finlay said: "This was a savage attack on the victim which we are working to establish a motive for.
"I’m appealing to anyone who was in the area last night and witnessed what occurred, who knows who was involved or saw any suspicious activity in the area to get in touch with us."
The number to call with information is 101, quoting reference number 2026 of 24/10/22. A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
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