Man’s jaw and nose broken

Police at Strand Road are appealing for information about an assault in which a man sustained a broken jaw and broken nose.

A PSNI spokesman said the injured man believed there was a sectarian motivation to the incident, which occurred at Foyle Street at 2.30am on Saturday, May 17.

“He was walking towards the Foyle Street car park after a night out with a friend when they were approached a group of up to 10 males and an argument ensued. The man and his friend were chased to the car park and punched. The injured man, from the Waterside area, sustained a broken jaw and broken nose, as well as other facial and mouth injuries,” he said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on the 101 non-emergency number. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.