THREE men were arrested in Derry at the weekend after a 30-year-old woman was pulled from her car in a housing estate and assaulted.
The suspects – aged 58, 32 and 25 – were arrested following the serious assault at the St Brecan’s Park area of the Waterside at tea time on Sunday.
Another woman, aged 20, was also assaulted as she tried to intervene. Neither of the women suffered life-threatening injuries.
It is claimed the attacks were witnessed by children.
Police in Derry have appealed for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
A PSNI spokesman said: “Sometime between 6.35pm and 6.45pm, it was reported that a 30-year-old female was driving in a car in the area when she was pulled from the vehicle by a number of males and assaulted.
“It was reported the female was taken to hospital for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
“A member of the public, a 20-year-old female, who attempted to intervene was also assaulted during the incident.
“Her injuries are not believed to be serious.
“All three men have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
“We would appeal to anyone with any information to contact police at Strand Road on 101, quoting reference number 1468 18/08/19.”
Apex Housing Association said it was investigating the attacks at St Brecan’s Park which it maintains.
