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15/03/2016
Woman Seriously Sexually Assaulted In Belfast
A woman has reportedly been seriously sexually assaulted in Belfast.
The attack happened in the Sydenham bypass area between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday.
A man, who was driving a dark coloured car, approached the victim who was walking countrywards along the Sydenham Bypass, between Dee Street and Belfast City Airport.
He made off along the bypass in the direction of Holywood following the attack.
The man is described as being aged in his 30s and was wearing a dark coloured hooded top with the hood up.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle condemned the attack
He said: "This is a horrific crime that will no doubt send shockwaves through the local community.
"My thoughts are with the woman at this time and I hope she will be able to recover from this sickening incident."
(CD/JP)
The attack happened in the Sydenham bypass area between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday.
A man, who was driving a dark coloured car, approached the victim who was walking countrywards along the Sydenham Bypass, between Dee Street and Belfast City Airport.
He made off along the bypass in the direction of Holywood following the attack.
The man is described as being aged in his 30s and was wearing a dark coloured hooded top with the hood up.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle condemned the attack
He said: "This is a horrific crime that will no doubt send shockwaves through the local community.
"My thoughts are with the woman at this time and I hope she will be able to recover from this sickening incident."
(CD/JP)
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