Man injured during early morning robbery in Derry

 

Detectives in Derry are investigating a street robbery in the John Street area of the city during the early hours of this morning.
Police received a report just after 1:30am that a man had been robbed and injured as he walked along John Street.
It was reported the victim, aged in his 60s, was confronted by the suspect who demanded he hand over his wallet and phone before he punched him in the face.
The victim had his rucksack and mobile phone stolen. He was taken to hospital for treatment of his facial injuries.
Police have since arrested a man, aged 30 years old, on suspicion of offences, including robbery, and he remains in custody.
The suspect is described as having spoken with a local accent, approximately 6’2” tall and with short dark hair and wore a red and white wool hat with what was reported as having a ‘Coca Cola’ motif on it.
Anyone who witnessed the attack or anyone with information is being urged to contact Strand Road on the non-emergency number 101.