Teenager hospitalised after Derry assault

A teenager was recovering in hospital today after suffering head and body injuries in an overnight assault in Derry.

A teenager was recovering in hospital today after suffering head and body injuries in an overnight assault in Derry.

Two youths aged 17 have been arrested after the teenager (19) was assaulted by  at least three people in the Foyle Street area.

The attack took place at about 2.30am this morning and the scene is currently  being examined by police.

Officers said there were no further details on the 19-year-old's condition  available at present, but officers appealed for anyone with information on the  assault to come forward.