26/06/2025
PSNI Investigating Sexual Assault On Teenage Girl In Downpatrick
Detectives from the Police Service Rape Crime Unit (RCU) have launched an investigation following a sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Samson's Lane area, off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick. The incident occurred shortly after 08:30 on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Local District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett sought to reassure the community: "I want to reassure the community that a dedicated, skilled and specialist trained team of Detectives are working at pace to support the victim of this crime and to progress the investigation."
Superintendent Haslett appealed to the public for assistance: "I would appeal to anyone who may have been in the area yesterday morning, or who has any information that could help our investigation, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to please bring it to us by calling 101, quoting reference 353 24/06/25 or online at www.psni.police.uk/report."
For those wishing to provide information anonymously, he advised: "If you would prefer to provide your information anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity, you can do so by calling 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org."
Superintendent Haslett concluded by reassuring residents of an increased police presence: "I want to further reassure the community that there will be a noticeable increase in police patrols in the area in the coming days and weeks."
Local District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett sought to reassure the community: "I want to reassure the community that a dedicated, skilled and specialist trained team of Detectives are working at pace to support the victim of this crime and to progress the investigation."
For those wishing to provide information anonymously, he advised: "If you would prefer to provide your information anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity, you can do so by calling 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org."
Superintendent Haslett concluded by reassuring residents of an increased police presence: "I want to further reassure the community that there will be a noticeable increase in police patrols in the area in the coming days and weeks."
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