Womanattacked in SpencerRoad

A woman escaped unhurt after she was assaulted by a man who jumped out of a car in Spencer Road on Sunday, it’s been reported.

By Staff Reporter

Published 21st Sep 2015, 14:39 BST

Police in Londonderry are currently investigating a report of an assault on the woman.

On Sunday evening, September 20, the woman in her 40s was walking at Spencer Road when a car with three men on board stopped beside her.

Detective Inspector Conor McStravick said one of the males got out of the car and assaulted the woman.

The woman managed to get away and ran to a safe location.

She was not hurt.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland are appealing for any information to assist in identifying the vehicle or persons involved.

The car is believed to have been a Volkswagen Passat or a similar type of car. Information can be given on the police non-emergency number, 101, or by calling the Crimestoppers Charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.