07/03/2017

Man Arrested Over Sex Attack In South Belfast

A man has been arrested in connection with a sex attack in south Belfast.

The incident happened in the University Street area of Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday, 07 March, according to the police.

A 25-year-old is in custody helping police with their enquiries.

Detective Inspector Zoe McKee said: "I am appealing for anyone who was in the area of University Street around the time this incident took place and who noticed any suspicious activity to contact detectives at Ladas Drive on 101 quoting reference number 19 07/03/17."

No other information has been released.

(CD/JP)

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