In what police in Londonderry have characterized as a “terrifying ordeal,” a man was beaten and forced to take money from a cash machine.

It occurred in the city’s Beraghvale neighborhood at approximately 20:30 BST on Wednesday.

Two men confronted the victim and attacked him before escorting him to a nearby cash machine.

According to authorities, the event may be connected to the later finding of a burnt-out vehicle in the Drumleck Drive area.

“This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim who has been traumatized by what’s happened to him, and which has left him with minor injuries,” Det Insp Gareth Lavery said.

He said police are especially keen to hear from anyone who “saw a vehicle being driven in an erratic or suspicious manner” between the Beraghvale and Racecourse Road areas of the city.

Det Insp Lavery added: “We’re also investigating a report of a burnt-out car in Drumleck Drive that was reported to us at around 10:25 pm.

“We believe these incidents may be linked, and we are appealing to anyone with information to get in touch,” he said.

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