'There is no place for hatred in our city': Derry Sinn Féin Colr. condemns sectarian attack

By Brendan McDaid
Published 24th Oct 2023, 15:37 BST
Updated 24th Oct 2023, 15:37 BST
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Sinn Féin councillor Aisling Hutton has condemned an attack on a woman in Society Street and urged anyone with information to bring it forward to the Police.

Councillor Hutton described the vicious attack on a woman at Society Street on Sunday as “disgraceful”.

Police have said they are investigating an assault on a woman on Society Street that occurred at approximately 1am on Sunday, October 22.The woman, aged in her 60s, was assaulted by two males, and was spat on and hit in the face.

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“Police are now treating this attack as a sectarian hate crime, and I would urge anyone with information on this attack to bring it forward,” Colr. Hutton said.

Sinn Féin Councillor Aisling Hutton.Sinn Féin Councillor Aisling Hutton.
Sinn Féin Councillor Aisling Hutton.

“There is no place for sectarianism or hatred in our city. We are focused on continuing to move forward and working together towards a better future for all."

Police have issued a public appeal to help them locate the perpetrators of the brutal assault on the woman. Inspector Farren said: "This was a disgusting and nasty assault, which caused great upset and distress to the victim. This is being treated as a sectarian hate crime, and our enquiries into this despicable assault are ongoing."We appeal to anyone who was in the area and saw what happened, or has information, to get in touch. We're also asking for anyone with CCTV/doorbell cameras or dashcam to check their footage."The number to call with information is 101, quoting reference number 129 of 22/10/23. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org

Police said they took a zero tolerance approach to hate crime and urged everyone to play their part in eradicating hate. Inspector Farren added: “All hate crime is wrong. It is unacceptable. We all have a responsibility, individually and collectively, to work to challenge and eradicate hate in our society. There is no place for hate and we take reports of this nature incredibly seriously. The Police Service appeals to anyone who has experienced a hate crime or incident to report it.”