24/03/2014

Three Bailed Over Serious Sexual Assault

An investigation has been launched following a report of a serious sexual assault.

The incident is understood to have happened in the Fortwilliam Crescent area of north Belfast in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Three men, aged 25, 30 and 31, were arrested.

They have since been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.

No further details in relation to the attack have been released.

(JP/MH)

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