Teen punched in face by drunk wearing Manchester United shirt

Police in Foyle are appealing for information following the unprovoked assault.

At around 8pm, a group of youths were playing football in the park when they were approached by an unknown, intoxicated male who punched one of the youths in the face in an unprovoked attacked.,

The assailant is described as being in his twenties and was wearing jeans and a Manchester United top. It is believed he left the park along with a female and young child and they were picked up at St. Columb’s Park Leisure Centre.

Police are keen to speak to witnesses or the taxi driver. Anyone who has any information should contact police at Strand Road on 0845 600 8000 or call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.