Man dressed as Santa Claus assaulted in Derry

A man dressed as Santa Claus has been treated in hospital in Derry after he was beaten up.

Sat, 23 Dec, 2006 - 08:37

A man dressed as Santa Claus has been treated in hospital in Derry after he was beaten up.

Forty-two-year-old Thomas McGilloway was kicked and punched by a gang of youths. He was treated in hospital for an eye injury.

Mr McGilloway was on his way to deliver presents when the attack happened.

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<p>A screengrab from the incident at a disused property at Newtownmountkennedy. Picture: X/Twitter </p>

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