01/06/2023

Woman Sexually Assaulted In Carrickfergus

A woman has been sexually assaulted in Carrickfergus.

The attack happened in the Oakfield Glen area at around 5pm on Monday.

She was approached from behind by an unknown man who attempted to remove items of her clothing before making off, according to the PSNI.

The man has been described as in his early 30s, white and approximated 6ft in height with a slim build.

He had short, dark curly hair, with light coloured facial stubble, and was wearing a plain black t-shirt with a round collar, navy denim jeans and dark coloured shoes.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

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