14/06/2016

Woman Grabbed By Man Escapes In Passing Car

A woman escaped a man from attacking her by jumping into a passing car.

The woman, aged in her 20s, was grabbed by a man as she was asking on Seymour Street in Lisburn, shortly before midnight on Monday, 13 June.

Police also believe the man may have approached another woman a few minutes before.

The man is described as being aged in his early 20s, of slim build and approximately 5ft 6inches tall. He was wearing baggy grey jogging bottoms and a checked shirt.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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