A man in his 20s has been hospitalised after being attacked and robbed by 'four masked men' in Derry.
Detectives in the city are investigating the incident which occurred in Shantallow around 12:30am on Monday morning.
It's understood the victim was making his way through Carranbane Walk from Earhart Park.
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It's reported up to four masked men attacked the victim who was punched in the face and had his arm stamped on.
Residents reportedly disturbed the attackers who ran off towards Cornshell Fields with cash and a phone belonging to the victim. The incident was reported to the authorities around 1:15am.
Detective Inspector Lavery said: "This was savage attack which hospitalised the victim who sustained arm and facial injuries. We're continuing with enquiries this morning to establish what happened, who was involved and a motive.
"We want to hear from any of the residents who disturbed the attackers and from anyone who was in the Carranbane Walk area between 12:20am and 12:35am and who may have noticed suspicious activity. We'd also ask anyone who believes they may have seen the attackers make their way towards Cornshell Fields to contact us."
Call 101 with information, quoting reference number 88 of 28/03/22 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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