20/09/2018

Six Men Arrested Over Serious Sexual Assault

Six men have been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault in south Belfast.

The attack is believed to have happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 19 September.

An investigation has launched and the suspects are helping the PSNI with their enquiries.

(CD/CM)

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