Police in Derry/Londonderry received a report shortly before midnight on Saturday night, 8th November, an assault had occurred in the city centre. 

It was reported two men were assaulted shortly after 11:30pm. These males had made their way onto the Peace Bridge and been assaulted within the vicinity.

One of the males sustained a head injury, while the other male sustained facial and hand injuries. Police and NIAS attended the incident. 

The incident is being investigated as a homophobic hate crime, and as police continue with their enquiries to establish the circumstances around this incident, they appeal to anyone with information, or relevant footage which could assist enquiries to contact them on 101, quoting reference CW 1707 of 08/11/25.

A report can also be submitted online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org