DETECTIVES at Strand Road are appealing for information following a suspected paramilitary style assault on three men at the Clon Dara area of Derry last night (Thursday 29th August).
Detective Inspector Michael Winters said: “Shortly before 10:55pm, it was reported that an altercation occurred outside a house in the area involving a number of people.
“It is believed that both baseball bats and iron bars were used during the incident.
“A man in his 40’s received injuries to his body during the incident.
“A man in his 30s received injuries to his face and body and a man in his 20s received injuries to his legs and body following the assault.
“All three men were taken to hospital for their injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.
“Attacks of this nature are reckless and involve a high and sustained level of violence.
“Many of those carrying out these attacks are steeped in the very criminality they claim they are trying to stop.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident to contact detectives at Strand Road on 101, quoting reference number 2321 29/08/19.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
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