25/05/2007

Girl dragged into toilets in Omagh

A man has been released on bail following an incident in County Tyrone.

An eight-year-old girl was approached by a male at the Lisanelly Heights area of Omagh at about 6:15pm on Thursday.

It is understood she was driven to toilets in GAA grounds a short distance away, but managed to escape and raise the alarm.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have information to contact them on: 0845 600 8000 or confidentially on the Crimestoppers number: 0800 555 111.

(JM/SP)

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