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19/05/2017
Investigation Launched After Reported Rape In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was allegedly raped in north Belfast.
The incident happened on the Cavehill Road in the Waterworks area at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, 17 May.
Enquiries are ongoing.
No further details have been released.
(CD/JP)
The incident happened on the Cavehill Road in the Waterworks area at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, 17 May.
Enquiries are ongoing.
No further details have been released.
(CD/JP)
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