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23/07/2001
Girls chased by hooded assailant in Ardglass
Police are to investigate an incident in which two girls were pursued by a man wearing a balaclava in the Ardglass area.
The incident occurred at around 10.15am on Sunday 22 July, when the girls, aged 10 and 13, were playing at a rope swing near the Point Road in Killough. The assailant appeared, and moved to grab the older girl, getting hold of the hood of her top. She managed to get free of the man’s grip, and both girls ran away from the man, who gave chase until the girls fell 15 foot into some nearby undergrowth.
Police has issued a description of the man as being around 5’10” to 6 foot in height, of medium build, and wearing a balaclava, a short sleeve black t-shirt, leather trousers and boots.
Officers have appealed for anyone who was in the area at the time or who may know anything about the incident, to get in contact on 02844 841202. (CL)
The incident occurred at around 10.15am on Sunday 22 July, when the girls, aged 10 and 13, were playing at a rope swing near the Point Road in Killough. The assailant appeared, and moved to grab the older girl, getting hold of the hood of her top. She managed to get free of the man’s grip, and both girls ran away from the man, who gave chase until the girls fell 15 foot into some nearby undergrowth.
Police has issued a description of the man as being around 5’10” to 6 foot in height, of medium build, and wearing a balaclava, a short sleeve black t-shirt, leather trousers and boots.
Officers have appealed for anyone who was in the area at the time or who may know anything about the incident, to get in contact on 02844 841202. (CL)
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