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Damien Edgar

Woman sexually assaulted by man in 'Halloween mask' during "terrifying ordeal" in Lurgan

Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted by a man in a 'Halloween mask' in a "terrifying ordeal" on Sunday.

It was reported that the woman was walking in the Lough Road area of Lurgan at around 3.30am when the man attacked her.

He pushed her to the ground and attempted to remove some of her clothes.

Read more: Police appeal after woman sexually assaulted in Belfast

The woman was able to scream at him and managed to get away from him, with the attacker making off towards Williams Street.

“Our investigation is now underway into what was a terrifying ordeal for this woman," said PSNI Inspector Gary McCullough.

“The suspect has been described of slim build and was wearing a black coat, blue jeans and a Halloween-type mask.

“Anyone who may have been in the area at the time, or who may have any information which could help with our enquiries, is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 654 of 30/10/2022.”

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