Police appeal for witnesses after "brutal and vicious" St. Patrick's Day assault in Portrush

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Police are appealing for witnesses after what they call a "brutal and vicious attack on a young woman."

The assault happened on St Patricks Day on Eglinton Street in Portrush.

The victim, who was in her twenties, was taken to hospital by ambulance with head and foot injuries.

Speaking about the incident, Constable McFall said: “We received a report of a fight, between a number of males and females, outside premises on Eglinton Street at around 8.15pm.

“During the incident, a female, who had gone to check on a family member, was assaulted.

“The woman sustained a head and foot injury, and had to be taken to hospital by Ambulance Service for treatment to her injuries.

“This was a brutal and vicious attack on a young woman, aged in her twenties.

“And while this happened in March, I can only hope that the significance of the date – this was St Patrick’s Day and also the start of lockdown – may jog memories.

“I am appealing to anyone with information, or who may have captured mobile phone or dash cam footage, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1378 of 17/03/20.”

A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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