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Orlaith Clinton

PSNI appeal after children assaulted in Belfast by group 'with knife'

Police are appealing for information after an assault on a group of children on a Glider out of Belfast city centre.

Woodbourne LPT officers say the incident happened while on a bus to Colin Connect on Thursday November 4 at approximately 6pm.

There is alleged to have been seven suspects who were aged approximately 15-years-old and one of the young males is described as being of "small build wearing a black and grey jacket, black trousers and a grey hat is reported to have been in possession of a knife".

A spokesperson continued: "If you can assist Police with their enquiries, please contact 101 and quote serial 1340 of 04/11/21 or alternatively you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800555111 to provide information completely anonymously."

In other news, a "suspicious approach" was made towards a teenager in an area of South Belfast on Monday evening.

At around 4.45pm, a 19-year-old was walking through the Wedderburn Park area of Finaghy when she was reportedly grabbed from behind by an unknown male.

She managed to break free and run away from the scene.

The male was described as being around 6 feet tall, of slim build, and wearing dark clothing with his hood up and possible facial stubble or beard.

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