Londonderry: Boy suffers concussion after sectarian attack

A 12-year-old boy has been treated for concussion after what police have described as a sectarian hate crime in Londonderry on Monday.

It was reported he was kicked on the leg and punched in the face during an attack at the city's walls, close to the Fountain area, at about 13:10 BST.Police said the group ran towards Bishop Street after a member of the public intervened by shouting. Insp Michael Gahan described the attack as a "nasty assault which has left the victim understandably distressed".Police said the victim was treated in hospital for injuries which included a concussion.

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