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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)
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