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08/10/2019
Call For Vigilance As Woman 'Grabbed' In Lisburn
The public have been reminded to remain vigilant when out on dark Autumn evenings following a suspicious approach to a woman in Lisburn.
The incident on Monday evening, 07 October, saw a woman targeted in a walkway between Ballymacoss Drive and Edenvale Court at around 8pm.
A man aged between 20 and 30, who wore a black tracksuit with the hood up, approached the woman and grabbed her. Police said she managed to break free and run off.
The male was described as being of slim build and spoke with a southern accent.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "If you know anything about this incident or were in the area at this time and witnessed anything please contact Police on 101 quoting Police reference number 2008 of 07/10/19.
"We also ask that you are vigilant when out especially on these dark Autumn nights and to report any suspicious behaviour to Police."
(JG/CM)
The incident on Monday evening, 07 October, saw a woman targeted in a walkway between Ballymacoss Drive and Edenvale Court at around 8pm.
A man aged between 20 and 30, who wore a black tracksuit with the hood up, approached the woman and grabbed her. Police said she managed to break free and run off.
The male was described as being of slim build and spoke with a southern accent.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "If you know anything about this incident or were in the area at this time and witnessed anything please contact Police on 101 quoting Police reference number 2008 of 07/10/19.
"We also ask that you are vigilant when out especially on these dark Autumn nights and to report any suspicious behaviour to Police."
(JG/CM)
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