22/03/2017

PSNI Appeal After Man Reported Shouting Verbal Abuse At Women

Police have launched an investigation following reports a man has been hiding in the bushes in west Belfast.

The suspect has been shouting verbal abuse at women passing in the Colin area.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "If you can identify this male or have been a victim of this please contact police on 101."

(CD)

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