A man has been left with serious head injuries after he was bitten in the face, punched and kicked on the ground by two males in Derry city centre.
Police from the Strand Road station in the city said that the victim, who is aged in his 30s, was part of the "vicious assault" during the early hours of Sunday, July 24 on Waterloo Street, sometime between 1.30am and 3am.
The incident was reported to police on Tuesday afternoon, July 26. One of the suspects is described as being approximately 5' 8'' tall, of a medium build while the second male suspect is described as being approximately six feet tall and of a slim build with black hair.
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Inspector McDermott said: "This was a vicious assault which has left the victim not only very distressed, but has also left him with an injury that may require further treatment.
"We have made a number of enquiries as part of our investigation, however, we're keen to hear from anyone who was in the Waterloo Street area around this time and witnessed the assault, or has information which may assist our investigation, to get in touch with us."
The number to call with information is 101, quoting reference number 1106 of 26/07/22. You can also make a report to us online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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