Police have launched an investigation following reports of a serious sexual assault in Belfast City Centre.
The incident took place in the Donegall Quay/ Queen's Bridge area of Belfast in the early hours of Saturday, August 28, between 12.45am and 2.30am.
A 29-year-old man has since been arrested and is assisting police with their enquiries.
Police have said that they are keen to speak with anyone who noticed a man walking in the company of a female in the area at that time.
He is described as being around 6 foot tall, wearing a black leather jacket, ripped black trousers and a bright green and black t-shirt. The female is described as wearing a white dress with black spots.
They would also like to speak to a couple, a man and a woman, who were in a car and stopped and spoke with the female.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Detectives are investigating the report of a serious sexual assault of a woman in the Donegall Quay / Queen’s Bridge area of Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 28 August.
Detective Sergeant McArthur said: “The assault took place between 12.45am and 2.30am.
“A 29-year-old man has been arrested, and is assisting with our enquiries.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are keen to hear from anyone with information, or anyone who noticed a man walking in the company of female. The man is described as being around 6 foot tall, wearing a black leather jacket, ripped black trousers and a bright green and black t-shirt. The female is described as wearing a white dress with black spots.
“We would also like to speak with another couple – a man and a woman – who were in a car and who stopped and spoke with the female. We believe they may have information that could assist our enquiries.
“Please call 101, quoting reference number 230 of 28/08/21.”
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
