Fresh appeal for shopping centre assault in Magherafelt

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Thursday, 16 November 2017 09:17

By Grainne Connolly @grainne555

by Gráinne Connolly

Police in Magherafelt have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses, to an assault in Meadowlane Shopping Centre back in October.

Constable Chambers said:

"It was reported that a man was assaulted by a number of youths as he entered the shopping centre at around 7pm on the evening of Thursday 26th October.

"He was then followed through the shopping centre and further assaulted by the group.

"I would appeal to anyone with information or who may have witnessed the assault to contact officer in Magherafelt on 101 quoting reference number 1190 26/10/17.

"We are particularly keen to speak with a blonde haired woman who was in the shopping centre with two young children and who may have approached the group following the assault."

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.