Teenage boy injured in alleged sectarian attack in Londonderry
A 14-year-old boy was assaulted near a play park in Londonderry, sustaining facial injuries, after two men exited a black Volkswagen Golf.
On Thursday evening, a 14-year-old boy was attacked near the play park in Nelson Drive, Londonderry, after a black Volkswagen Golf pulled up and two men exited the car. The assailants allegedly struck the teenager, leaving him with facial injuries, before driving away. DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemned the incident, stating the boy was singled out for being Protestant and urging the community to support the family while discouraging any retaliatory violence.
She appealed for information to identify those responsible. The PSNI launched an inquiry, seeking witnesses, CCTV, dash-cam or mobile recordings, and has provided contact details for tips. The investigation will determine the motives and whether sectarian factors were involved.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns about sectarian tension and youth safety in Northern Ireland.
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