The PSNI has made a second arrest in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Londonderry.

A 36-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Police have said she has been subsequently released pending report to the Public Prosecution Service.

A man, aged in his 30s, was previously charged and appeared before Derry Magistrates Court yesterday, Tuesday 29th October.

The assault occurred during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 27 October, at approximately 1.15am in the Lecky Road area of the city.

Police said a woman (50) was pulled into an alleyway and repeatedly hit in her face during the attack in Londonderry.