Assaults reported after large gathering of youths in Londonderry at the weekend

​Police say they are investigating the report of the two assaults which occurred in the Waterloo Place area at around 7.50pm on Friday.

Chief Inspector Craig said; “Officers attended the area of Foyle Street after a report of a large gathering of youths.

“Whilst in attendance two assaults were reported to officers, believed to have occurred in the Waterloo Place area.

"One of the youths had been assaulted with a bottle and was taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries, which are serious but not believed to be life threatening.

"The second youth who was also assaulted did not suffer any injuries. Police arrested a 33-year-old female for common assault and she has been charged to appear at Londonderry magistrates’ on 17th of June.

"Police enquiries are ongoing, and we would ask anyone who was in the area at the time, and might have any mobile phone or dash cam footage, or any other information which might assist, to get in touch.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1624 of 22/05/26.”