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12/09/2006
Sexual assault in County Antrim
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information after a woman was sexually assaulted at the weekend.
At around 11pm on Saturday evening, a woman, aged in her 30's was walking from the Springfarm area of Antrim towards the Ballymena Road, and as she passed through an area of wasteland near a footbridge at Stiles Way, she was approached by a man.
The man then proceeded to sexually assault her.
The victim also sustained a number of lacerations to her body during the attack.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or have any information in connection with it, should contact police on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
At around 11pm on Saturday evening, a woman, aged in her 30's was walking from the Springfarm area of Antrim towards the Ballymena Road, and as she passed through an area of wasteland near a footbridge at Stiles Way, she was approached by a man.
The man then proceeded to sexually assault her.
The victim also sustained a number of lacerations to her body during the attack.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or have any information in connection with it, should contact police on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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