Teenage boy, 16, in intensive care after Derry assault
A 16-year-old boy has been left in intensive care after a reported assault in Londonderry on Saturday night.
Last updated 18th Dec 2017
PSNI Detective Sergeant Brian Reid said: “A 16-year-old boy was treated in hospital for a number of facial and head injuries.
"He is currently in intensive care, in a stable condition.
"His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening at this time.
"A second man, aged 22, suffered a suspected broken nose.
“Two males, aged 17 and 23, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent; and assault, occasioning actual bodily harm."
They were subsequently charged with occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and will appear in court in Derry on Monday.
Police are appealing to anyone who has information about this incident to contact detectives at Strand Road on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1425 of 16/12/17. Or information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.