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13/07/2005
Woman raped at Bangor bonfire
Police have appealed for information after a 30-year-old woman was raped at an eleventh night bonfire in Bangor, Co. Down.
The attack happened between midnight and 0300 BST at a fire at Clandeboye Road in the town.
A large crowd was at the bonfire, and police are keen to talk to anyone who might have witnessed the assault. The attacker was said to have been wearing a red T-shirt and had either gelled or greased hair.
(GB/KMcA)
The attack happened between midnight and 0300 BST at a fire at Clandeboye Road in the town.
A large crowd was at the bonfire, and police are keen to talk to anyone who might have witnessed the assault. The attacker was said to have been wearing a red T-shirt and had either gelled or greased hair.
(GB/KMcA)
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