Physical assaults in Londonderry city centre have hit a five-year high, according to new police figures seen by BBCRadioFoyle
The figures show there has been a large increase in physical assaults reported to the police over a five-year period
They show a rise of more than 60% in physical assaults reported to the police over a five-year period.Fewer assaults were reported during Covid-19 lockdowns in 2020/2021, but the number increased sharply in subsequent years. "We want the city centre to be a space where people feel safe and can enjoy. This includes people who live and work here and people who visit here.
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