Concern among community following spate of ‘sickening’ sexual attacks
THERE is increasing concern among the people of Derry after a spate of sexual attacks on women in the city. Four women were attacked in separate incidents last week over the course of seven days. The most recent incident happened on Saturday, November 2, when a woman in her 40s was approached by a man carrying a kitchen knife as she walked her dog in Top of the Hill Park at around 3pm. The man grabbed at the woman, but she called out and swung her dog lead at him, prompting him to run off. Police searched the area but were unable to find the man, who they believe headed in the direction of Corrody Road. He is described as a white man in his 20s, around 5’ 11” tall with a slim build and was wearing all black clothing. He had his hoody pulled tight around his face. The PSNI's Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney and Detective Chief Superintendent Lindsay Fisher addressed concerns among the community this week PSNI detectives are investigating the possibility that this attack is linked to a similar attack which…
5 Nov 00:00 · The Irish Post