Police in Northern Ireland have issued a fresh appeal to the public after a teenage girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in south Belfast on Saturday night.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) received a report around 9.30pm on Saturday, November 22, stating that a teenage girl had been approached by an unknown man while she and her friends waited for a bus in the Adelaide Street area of the city, reports The Mirror.
PSNI Sergeant Ashe said the man proceeded to grope the girl and made sexual remarks toward her.
The suspect is described as being in his mid-40s, of heavy build, bald with a black beard, and wearing a beige jacket with pockets and blue jeans, reports The Mirror.
An investigation into the alleged sexual assault is ongoing, and officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward.
“We would appeal to anyone who was in the Adelaide Street area of Belfast between 8:30pm and 9.45pm on Saturday and saw anything suspicious, or who might have information which could assist with our investigation, to contact us on the 101 number, quoting reference 785 of 10/11/25,” Sergeant Ashe said in a statement, reports The Mirror.
“We would also be keen to speak with anyone who might have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage which could help with our ongoing enquiries.“You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/,” reports The Mirror.
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