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Lauren Harte

Man hospitalised following aggravated burglary in Derry

A man was assaulted in a house in Derry on Sunday night during an aggravated burglary.

It happened in the Grafton Street area at around 11pm on July 9.

It was reported that two men forced their way into the property, one of whom was armed with a golf club.

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The 34 year-old victim was taken to hospital following head injuries sustained.

PSNI Detective Sergeant Gavin McLaughlin said: “Shortly before 11pm, it was reported that a 34-year-old man had been assaulted in a house in the area.

"Two men, one armed with a golf club forced their way into the property and assaulted the man. The victim sustained head injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and we would appeal to anyone with any information to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1986 09/07/23.

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

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