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Police step up patrols after two sexually motivated attacks in Derry

written by cassoscoop November 4, 2024
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Derry police commander Chief Supt Gillian Kearney

Derry’s police commander says her officers have stepped up patrols across the district following two sexually motivated attacks on women by men.

Chief Supt Gillian Kearney told a press conference at Strand Road that the attacks were not linked.

“At around 10pm on Friday evening, 1st November, a woman in her 20s was walking in Drumahoe Park in the city, when she was attacked by a male carrying a knife. She managed to break free and run for help,” said Chief Supt Kearney.

“Shortly before 3pm on Saturday afternoon, 2nd November, a woman aged in her 40s was walking her dog in Top of the Hill Park area in the Waterside, when she was also attacked by a male carrying a knife.

“She called out for help and swung her dog lead at him, prompting him to run off in the direction of Corrody Road.

“He is described as a white man in his 20s, around 5’ 10” tall with a slim build and was wearing all black clothing. He had his hoody pulled tight around his face.

“Officers responded quickly to both reports and conducted thorough searches, however the attacker had left the area.

“Detectives are investigating the possibility that the attack in Drumahoe on Friday night is linked to the attack in the Top of the Hill area on Saturday.

“We understand the concern these attacks will have on the local community, however, I want to reassure residents of Derry that we will have an increased high visibility police presence in key areas, including our local parks, which will continue throughout the city over the coming days.

“I can assure residents that there is no link to the attacks in the city centre last week.

“In both of those cases a suspect has been identified and those cases are ongoing.

“We are engaging with our communities and partners in the city around what we can do, as a collective, to ensure women and girls feel safe and empowered to go about their lives without fear.

“I would ask that if you notice someone acting suspiciously or if a person’s behaviour causes you concern, do not approach and instead call police immediately.

“Witnesses or anyone with information that could potentially assist our investigations can call 101 or submit online via https://www.psni.police.uk/report”

The Crimestoppers charity can also be contacted anonymously on 0800555111 or via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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