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09/05/2017
Investigation Launched After Two Sexual Assaults At Park In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation after two alleged sexual assaults on teenage girls at a park in L'Derry.
The separate attacks happened at St Columb's Park last weekend and the PSNI believe there is no link between the incidents.
A 20-year-old man arrested following a suspected rape on Sunday has been released on bail.
A 15-year-old male appeared at Londonderry Magistrates Court charged with raping a 17-year-old girl.
He denied the charges and has been released on bail until 23 May.
Superintendent Gordon McCalmont said: "Local police work closely with park wardens and other relevant statutory agencies on an ongoing basis to try to ensure the park is a safe environment for all. We will meet with our partners in the coming days to collectively examine how we can continue to improve in this area and if extra measures can be implemented.
"The park forms part of our regular patrols and officers carry out frequent checks of the area when they not responding to emergency calls or providing assistance to the public."
A spokesperson for Derry City and Strabane District Council confirmed that Council would work closely with the PSNI to ensure the park remains a safe area for the public.
(CD/MH)
The separate attacks happened at St Columb's Park last weekend and the PSNI believe there is no link between the incidents.
A 20-year-old man arrested following a suspected rape on Sunday has been released on bail.
A 15-year-old male appeared at Londonderry Magistrates Court charged with raping a 17-year-old girl.
He denied the charges and has been released on bail until 23 May.
Superintendent Gordon McCalmont said: "Local police work closely with park wardens and other relevant statutory agencies on an ongoing basis to try to ensure the park is a safe environment for all. We will meet with our partners in the coming days to collectively examine how we can continue to improve in this area and if extra measures can be implemented.
"The park forms part of our regular patrols and officers carry out frequent checks of the area when they not responding to emergency calls or providing assistance to the public."
A spokesperson for Derry City and Strabane District Council confirmed that Council would work closely with the PSNI to ensure the park remains a safe area for the public.
(CD/MH)
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