22/08/2003

Police investigate indecent assault in Omagh

Police have launched an investigation into the alleged indecent assault of an 11-year-old girl in Co Tyrone.

The girl was playing with friends on the Gortin Road in Omagh on Wednesday night when she was hauled into nearby shrubbery and attacked.

Her attacker is described as being 16 to 19 years of age, spiked blond hair, of slim build with acne. He was wearing a navy tracksuit top and black trousers.

Police said the attack was an isolated incident.

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