A 20-year-old woman has been assaulted in the city.

The incident took place at around 3am on Sunday, December 4 in the King Street area, close to the Friendship Bridge.

The victim was walking home when she became involved in an altercation with a group of around six people. As a result one of the group removed the victim's glasses and punched her in the face.

Anyone with information should call PC Michael Pearce on 101.