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Girls attacked with bleach in Newry carpark

Two girls were attacked by a gang of 11 men at the carpark of the Quays Centre in Newry.
Two girls were attacked by a gang of 11 men at the carpark of the Quays Centre in Newry. Two girls were attacked by a gang of 11 men at the carpark of the Quays Centre in Newry.

Police in Newry have appealed for information after two girls were attacked by a gang of men who threw bleach at them.

The incident happened between 9pm and 9.30pm on Monday, however police only released the details yesterday.

Police said a group of 11 males attacked the girls in the car park of a cinema at the Quays Centre in the city.

Bleach made contact with the skin of the stomach of one of the girls, but she was not seriously injured.

The bottle was then thrown at her.

Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.