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04/08/2023
Appeal For Witnesses To Ormeau Embankment Sexual Assault
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a reported sexual assault on the riverside of the Ormeau Embankment, close to Ormeau Road, on Saturday 10th June 2023 following a music concert.
Police have said that it has been reported that between 11.15pm and 11.45pm a teenage girl was approached by an unknown man who pushed her against the railings on the embankment, held her by force and touched her inappropriately. She was then able to make off from the scene.
"We are keen to identify this man who is reported as being white, approximately 5'10", slim build with stubble facial hair who was wearing a white bucket hat and blue denim shorts.
"We are also keen to talk to a woman who was reported to have walked past the area at the time, who may have spoken to the victim and her attacker. The woman is described as having brown hair, of stocky build and being in her early 30s.
"Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this reported assault to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 699 of 11/06/23 or by making a report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."
Police have said that it has been reported that between 11.15pm and 11.45pm a teenage girl was approached by an unknown man who pushed her against the railings on the embankment, held her by force and touched her inappropriately. She was then able to make off from the scene.
"We are keen to identify this man who is reported as being white, approximately 5'10", slim build with stubble facial hair who was wearing a white bucket hat and blue denim shorts.
"We are also keen to talk to a woman who was reported to have walked past the area at the time, who may have spoken to the victim and her attacker. The woman is described as having brown hair, of stocky build and being in her early 30s.
"Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this reported assault to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 699 of 11/06/23 or by making a report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."
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