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Jane Corscadden

Man 'attacked with iron bars' at a house in Derry following an earlier incident

A man has been "attacked with iron bars" at a house in Derry after an earlier incident outside the property.

On Sunday morning, July 3, at around 9.30am police received reports that a man in a house in the Glenbank Gardens area had been attacked with iron bars.

There was an earlier disturbance outside the property, before two males entered and beat the man in his 20s, before making off on foot.

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Police are appealing for information following the aggravated burglary.

Detective Sergeant Lizzie Ballentine said: "We received a report on Sunday morning, 3rd July around 9.30am that a male in a house in the Glenbank Gardens area had been attacked with iron bars.

"There was an earlier disturbance involving two females outside the property before two males entered the house and beat a man aged in his 20s with iron bars before making off on foot.

"The man was taken to hospital for treatment to a head injury and suspected broken arm in the attack.

"Our enquiries are ongoing and anyone who may have information, including mobile phone or other footage, is asked to contact detectives in Strand Road on 101, quoting reference 592 of 3/7/22."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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