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Derry link to vicious beach attack on four boys

written by cassoscoop May 17, 2021
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POLICE are investigating a Derry link to an assault on four teenage boys by a group of between 30 to 50 young people which has been an “unprovoked and vicious attack”.

The attack happened on the East Strand beach in Portrush at about 7.30pm on Saturday night.

Police said one of the victims was beaten with an object, possibly a hammer, while another was pushed into the sea.

The attackers attempted to hold the victim’s head underwater.

The PSNI also said three of the boys were punched in the face, with one suffering a cut above his eye.

Another of the friends was hit on the shoulder with a bottle.

PSNI Inspector Stephen McCafferty said the teenagers were approached by the group “who suggested they fight”.

“When they refused and turned away, they were set upon by members of the larger group.”

Insp McCafferty also appealed for information.

“We believe the incident took place about halfway along East Strand beach,” he said.

“The perpetrators were said to be wearing dark tracksuits and they spoke with Derry, Belfast and Ballymena accents.”

Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald said she was “disturbed” to hear of the attack.

The East Derry representative said there was “absolutely no place for this type of anti-social and dangerous behaviour” and appealed for anyone with information to contact police.

Derry link to vicious beach attack on four boys was last modified: May 18th, 2021 by cassoscoop

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