Woman subjected to ‘frightening sexual assault’ in Londonderry

A woman was subjected to a “terrifying ordeal of sexual abuse” in Londonderry.

The woman, in her 50s, suffered serious facial injuries following the incident in the Lecky Road area of ​​the city in the early hours of Sunday.

According to a police spokesperson, the attack took place around 1:15 am.

“The woman, in her 50s, was approached by an unknown man who pulled her into a nearby alley where he sexually assaulted her, including repeatedly punching her in the face and slamming her head against a wall,” they said.

“She suffered serious facial injuries and other injuries as a result of this terrifying ordeal from which she was only able to escape after her attacker released her.

“The woman was then able to raise the alarm for help and the suspect fled on foot.

“She required hospital treatment for her injuries and is understandably extremely saddened and shocked by what happened. Specialist officers will continue to support her.”

The police spokesperson described the suspect as a white man, with a broad build and dark hair.

“Our investigations continue today and as such you will notice an increased police presence in the area,” they said.

“The suspect is a white man with a broad build, dark hair and was wearing a dark, short puffer jacket and light-colored sneakers.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the Lecky Road area between 1.15am and 1.35am this morning and witnessed what happened or noticed anything suspicious to contact police on 101, quoting of reference number 323 27/10/24.”