Woman left unconscious following Castlederg assault

WITNESSES are being sought following an assault that left a woman unconscious in Castlederg.

The incident occurred outside a licensed premises on the Castlefin Road in the early hours of Monday morning.

Constable Dougherty said: “At approximately 1.15am the victim reported standing outside a licensed premises waiting for a lift home with friends.

“A group of males, aged approximately 18 to 21-years-old, gathered close to them and approached them and an interaction ensued. Two males that were in the group stood to the victim’s right and it was at this stage that she was aware that she had been struck by someone in close proximity to her.

“The victim was knocked unconscious for an unknown period of time and suffered a minor abrasion above her right eyebrow and a bruise to her right hand.”

The victim’s iPhone 11 Pro Max, midnight green in colour, is also suspected to have been stolen during the incident.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area or who may have witnessed the assault to get in touch on 101 quoting reference number 506 27/12/21.

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.