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04/08/2023
Investigation Launches After Young Teen Approached By Man
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a young teenager was approached by a man in Portstewart.
In an incident described as a "suspicious approach", the young teenager was in the Station Road area of the town on Wednesday 02 August, when they where approached by a man, aged in his 60s, at approximately 3.10pm.
The man was described as having a bald appearance with grey stubble, and wearing bright blue clothing.
Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and police are very aware of the concerns that this may raise in the local community, with proactive patrols now being stepped up in the area.
Officers have appealed to anyone who noticed a suspicious man in the area or witnessed this incident, or has dashcam footage, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1108 02/08/23.
In an incident described as a "suspicious approach", the young teenager was in the Station Road area of the town on Wednesday 02 August, when they where approached by a man, aged in his 60s, at approximately 3.10pm.
The man was described as having a bald appearance with grey stubble, and wearing bright blue clothing.
Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and police are very aware of the concerns that this may raise in the local community, with proactive patrols now being stepped up in the area.
Officers have appealed to anyone who noticed a suspicious man in the area or witnessed this incident, or has dashcam footage, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1108 02/08/23.
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