Londonderry, Northern ireland – In a shocking incident that unfolded early Saturday morning, a man was violently assaulted during a home invasion in the Canterbury Park area of Derry. The victim sustained a severe eye injury after being stabbed with a screwdriver.
According to police reports, the incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. Two men allegedly forced their way into a flat, attacking the resident and inflicting the serious eye injury. After the assault, the perpetrators fled the scene.
Detective Sergeant Lizzie Ballentine of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) provided details of the examination, stating: “It was reported that at around 4am two men attended a flat in the Canterbury Park area and assaulted the male occupant, stabbing him in the eye with a screwdriver. They made off from the scene and the alarm was raised. The victim has suffered injuries to his eye.”
The swift response by authorities led to the arrest of a 42-year-old man. He is currently in custody, facing charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The investigation is ongoing, and police are actively pursuing all leads.
Detective Sergeant Ballentine further emphasized the need for public cooperation, urging anyone with information to come forward: “Inquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and detectives would appeal to anyone with any information or CCTV footage, to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1247 of 21/12/24.”
This incident highlights the increasing concern over violent crime, not only in northern Ireland but globally. The severity of the injury underscores the need for enhanced community safety measures and increased vigilance.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available. The victim’s condition remains undisclosed, but his recovery is a primary concern for authorities and the community.
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A man was stabbed in the eye with a screwdriver during an aggravated burglary in derry on Saturday. [1] [2] [3]
The incident occured around 4am and the suspects are reported to be two men. [1] [2]
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. [2]
Anyone with facts is asked to contact police. [1] [2]
