26/06/2006

Man questioned over attempted rape

A man is being questioned in connection with the sexual assault of a woman in south Belfast at the weekend.

The attack happened at a house in the Haypark Avenue area of the city in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A PSNI spokesperson confirmed that the man had been arrested and was being questioned on suspicion of attempted rape and burglary with intent.

The victim of the attack has requested that no further details be made available at this time.

(EF/GB)

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