Man in 50s arrested after hammer attack in Londonderry leaves victims with head injuries
A man is being held in custody for questioning in connection with a hammer attack on two men in Londonderry.
The incident happened in the Duke Street area of the Waterside in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police received a report shortly before 1.10am that two men had been assaulted by another man who struck them with a hammer.
One of the men sustained head injuries and the second man sustained injuries to his head, face and ankle.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "A man aged in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place."
Police appealed for witnesses or anyone else with information about the incident to come forward.