PSNI investigate Antrim sexual assault

Police in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault on a woman in the early hours…

Police in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault on a woman in the early hours of Christmas eve morning.

The incident happened between 1am and 2am in the Ballyduff area of the town.

A 17-year-old woman was walking in Three-mile water park when she was sexually assaulted by a man.

The attacker was described as being of medium build with dark short hair and wearing a dark jacket and jeans.

Police want to talk to witnesses especially the driver of a red mini-bus type taxi seen in the area.

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