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06/11/2019
Appeal Following Sexual Assault Attempt In Belfast
Police are seeking a man following an alleged sexual assault in Belfast.
A woman was targeted on the Lagan Towpath, close to the Gasworks area, at around 10.20am on Monday 04 November.
The victim managed to escape from the assailant with the help of another member of the public but was left badly shaken by the ordeal.
The suspect made off towards the Short Strand area. He is described as 5'4" in height, of a slim/average build with short dark hair. He was wearing a bright yellow jumper, tight black jeans and dark trainers with white laces and stripes on the side.
Inspector Cunningham said: "I would like to thank those people who have already come forward with information, but I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have seen a man matching the description in the area yesterday morning to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 466 04/11/19."
Details can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
A woman was targeted on the Lagan Towpath, close to the Gasworks area, at around 10.20am on Monday 04 November.
The victim managed to escape from the assailant with the help of another member of the public but was left badly shaken by the ordeal.
The suspect made off towards the Short Strand area. He is described as 5'4" in height, of a slim/average build with short dark hair. He was wearing a bright yellow jumper, tight black jeans and dark trainers with white laces and stripes on the side.
Inspector Cunningham said: "I would like to thank those people who have already come forward with information, but I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have seen a man matching the description in the area yesterday morning to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 466 04/11/19."
Details can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
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