Menu
10/03/2015
Police Appeal After Man Grabs Teen In Ballygowan
Police have launched an investigation after a teenage girl was grabbed by a man, who tried to pull her into his car in Ballygowan, County Down, on Saturday night.
The incident occurred in the Comber Road area at around 10pm.
The 15-year-old girl managed to pull herself away from the man, who was asking her for directions at the time.
However, when she told the man she did not know the location, he got out of his car and grabbed her by the arm. He attempted to pull her into his car but she managed to kick him and run away.
The man is described as being in his late 20s with short dark hair. He was wearing a hooded top and jeans.
Police in Newtownards are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
The incident occurred in the Comber Road area at around 10pm.
The 15-year-old girl managed to pull herself away from the man, who was asking her for directions at the time.
However, when she told the man she did not know the location, he got out of his car and grabbed her by the arm. He attempted to pull her into his car but she managed to kick him and run away.
The man is described as being in his late 20s with short dark hair. He was wearing a hooded top and jeans.
Police in Newtownards are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 June 2016
Woman Grabbed By Man Escapes In Passing Car
A woman escaped a man from attacking her by jumping into a passing car. The woman, aged in her 20s, was grabbed by a man as she was asking on Seymour Street in Lisburn, shortly before midnight on Monday, 13 June. Police also believe the man may have approached another woman a few minutes before.
Woman Grabbed By Man Escapes In Passing Car
A woman escaped a man from attacking her by jumping into a passing car. The woman, aged in her 20s, was grabbed by a man as she was asking on Seymour Street in Lisburn, shortly before midnight on Monday, 13 June. Police also believe the man may have approached another woman a few minutes before.
08 October 2014
Police Cancel Appeal For Missing Omagh Man
Police have said they believe missing Omagh man, Shane Sharkey, has been found in the Republic of Ireland. A police appeal for help in finding the 35-year-old has been cancelled, with police saying they now believe they know where he is. No further details have been released but police thanked the public for their help.
Police Cancel Appeal For Missing Omagh Man
Police have said they believe missing Omagh man, Shane Sharkey, has been found in the Republic of Ireland. A police appeal for help in finding the 35-year-old has been cancelled, with police saying they now believe they know where he is. No further details have been released but police thanked the public for their help.
22 July 2003
Three police officers injured in car ramming
Three police officers have been slightly injured after their car was rammed from behind by another vehicle early this morning. The incident occurred when police signalled a car to pull over on the Buncrana Road in Londonderry at around 3.20am.
Three police officers injured in car ramming
Three police officers have been slightly injured after their car was rammed from behind by another vehicle early this morning. The incident occurred when police signalled a car to pull over on the Buncrana Road in Londonderry at around 3.20am.
26 February 2018
Man Dies In Co L'Derry House Fire
A man aged in his 50s has died in a house fire in Magherafelt, Co L'Derry An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire at a house on Highfield Road, however police said that they don't believe the fire was suspicious. The man's identity has not yet been released.
Man Dies In Co L'Derry House Fire
A man aged in his 50s has died in a house fire in Magherafelt, Co L'Derry An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire at a house on Highfield Road, however police said that they don't believe the fire was suspicious. The man's identity has not yet been released.
19 December 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Dromara Assault
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a report of an assault at licenced premises at the Rathfriland Road area of Dromara. Detective Inspector Bell said: "Shortly before 10:10pm on Friday 15th December, it was reported that an altercation occurred at a bar in the area following three men refused entry to the premises.
Man Arrested In Connection With Dromara Assault
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a report of an assault at licenced premises at the Rathfriland Road area of Dromara. Detective Inspector Bell said: "Shortly before 10:10pm on Friday 15th December, it was reported that an altercation occurred at a bar in the area following three men refused entry to the premises.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
