Man in his 20s beaten in west Londonderry

The incident occurred in the Glenowen area of the west of the city at around 11pm.

It was reported that a number of men forced their way into a house in the area and assaulted the male occupant.

The man, aged in his 20s, sustained injuries to his legs as a result of the beating.

A PSNI spokesman said: “Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information regarding the attack to contact Detectives at Strand Road Police station on 101 quoting reference number 1677 12/07/16.”

Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”