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Maurice Fitzmaurice

Ormeau Park sex assault on teenage girl being investigated

Police have launched an investigation after a sexual assault on a teenage girl at an outdoor gig.

The attack happened “at an outdoors event in the Ormeau Park area, close to a fast-food van” on Saturday night, police say.

Thousands of people were in the park on Saturday night for the last night of Belsonic.

In a statement, the PSNI said detectives are appealing for information.

Detective Sergeant McArthur said: “The assault took place at approximately 10.30pm at an outdoors event in the Ormeau Park area, close to a fast-food van.

“The girl was sexually assaulted by an unknown male, who is described as being around 17 years old, with dark-blonde wavy hair. He is thought to be approximately 5’ 8” in height and of slim build.

“We are very grateful to two girls who came to the assistance of the victim, and would ask them to get in touch as we believe they can assist with our enquiries.

“I am appealing to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference 125 of 26/09/21.”

The police added that people with information can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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