PSNI appeal after two masked gangs attack bus in Londonderry
Police are appealing for information after two masked gangs attacked a bus twice in Londonderry on the same night.
Police said they received a report at around 1.50am on Sunday 28 June that a bus had been attacked in the Drumahoe Park & Ride area of the city.
Officers attended the scene, where it was reported that there had been an altercation on the bus, with reference made to the park and ride area.
As it approached Drumahoe, the vehicle was subsequently met by a group of around 10-15 youths wearing face coverings.
Believing the group wanted to board the bus and continue the altercation, the driver drove off, resulting in the youths throwing a number of items at the vehicle. They also punched and kicked the bus.
One of the top-level windows on the bus was subsequently smashed and another window damaged.
The driver continued on to the hospital, in case any of the passengers had been injured.
As the bus passed the Ivy Mead area, however, another smaller group of approximately six people, again wearing face coverings, attempted to attack the bus.
Police said enquiries are ongoing and they are asking that anyone with information which could assist the investigation to contact police on https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 175 of 28/06/26 or by calling them on tel 101 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/