Derry boy victim of sectarian attack
A 13-year-old boy was knocked to the ground by two men on the Craigavon Bridge in Londonderry, police have said.
The boy was struck in what detectives said was an “unprovoked incident” at around 11.30am on Tuesday.
The teenager was walking towards Carlisle Road when he was attacked.
One assailant was wearing a black hood jacket and black training bottoms, police said.
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan believes the attack was sectarian.
“It is sickening that a young innocent child has been viciously attacked in broad daylight as he walked through our city”, Mr Durkan said.
“This must have been a harrowing and distressing experience for the young boy and his family and my thoughts are with them at this traumatic time.
“Sectarianism is an evil in our community that needs to be stamped out and people throughout Derry do not want this savagery on their streets.”
Police have appealed for anyone who was in the area and could help identify those involved to contact them.
