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23/09/2013
Teenager Sexually Assaulted In Bangor
A teenager has been sexually assaulted in Bangor, Co Down.
The 19-year-old was attacked at Quay Street on Saturday night (21 September).
Police have said they are looking for a man in his early 20s in connection with the incident.
He is described as having short hair, facial stubble and was wearing a grey and purple t-shirt.
Police have also appealed for anyone who saw anything suspicious close to the McKee Clock in Bangor, from around 11.30pm on Saturday night, to contact them.
Alliance Councillor and Mayor of Bangor, Andrew Muir, condemned the attack.
He said: "This was a despicable attack right in the heart of Bangor, which will be guaranteed to send shock waves through the local community.
"My thoughts are with the victim at this difficult time. I would urge anyone with information about this sexual assault to contact the police as soon as possible.
"The perpetrator of this crime must be removed from our streets."
(JP/CD)
The 19-year-old was attacked at Quay Street on Saturday night (21 September).
Police have said they are looking for a man in his early 20s in connection with the incident.
He is described as having short hair, facial stubble and was wearing a grey and purple t-shirt.
Police have also appealed for anyone who saw anything suspicious close to the McKee Clock in Bangor, from around 11.30pm on Saturday night, to contact them.
Alliance Councillor and Mayor of Bangor, Andrew Muir, condemned the attack.
He said: "This was a despicable attack right in the heart of Bangor, which will be guaranteed to send shock waves through the local community.
"My thoughts are with the victim at this difficult time. I would urge anyone with information about this sexual assault to contact the police as soon as possible.
"The perpetrator of this crime must be removed from our streets."
(JP/CD)
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