Police are 'investigating the possibility' daylight attack is linked to 'similar incident' on Friday night
Police are on the hunt for a man in his 20s following a second sexually motivated knifepoint attack in two days in the Waterside area of Derry - this time during daylight hours.
Police say a "focused, tactical patrolling plan" is being put in place as the PSNI moves to address "concern in the community". The police spokesperson continued: "Police responded quickly and conducted a thorough search however the attacker had left the area. PSNI Detective Inspector Ross Olphert said: “We understand that there will be concern in the community at a second knifepoint attack on a woman in just two days, with this latest one occurring during daylight hours, however I can assure residents that a focused, tactical patrolling plan - which includes a high visibility police presence in key areas such as our local parks - has been implemented and there will be an increased police presence across the city in coming days.
"In the interim I would ask that if you notice someone acting suspiciously or if a person’s behaviour causes you concern, do not approach and instead call police immediately.
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