09/06/2025
Two Teenagers Charged Following Serious Sexual Assault In Ballymena
Two teenage boys have been charged with attempted rape following a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in Ballymena on Saturday 07 June.
Detectives from the PSNI's Public Protection Branch confirmed the charges. The incident occurred in the Clonavon Terrace area sometime between 7:30pm and 10:30pm on Saturday evening.
Both teenagers will appear before Coleraine Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 09 June.
As is standard procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Detective Inspector Olphert reported that specialist officers are providing support to the girl, who has been left "extremely distressed and traumatised" by the incident.
Police have also urged the public to refrain from speculating or sharing information on social media, describing it as "not helpful towards the ongoing investigation."
Detectives have appealed for anyone who was in the Clonavon Terrace or Waveney Road area on Saturday evening and witnessed what happened or noticed anything suspicious to contact police.
Detectives from the PSNI's Public Protection Branch confirmed the charges. The incident occurred in the Clonavon Terrace area sometime between 7:30pm and 10:30pm on Saturday evening.
Both teenagers will appear before Coleraine Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 09 June.
As is standard procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Detective Inspector Olphert reported that specialist officers are providing support to the girl, who has been left "extremely distressed and traumatised" by the incident.
Police have also urged the public to refrain from speculating or sharing information on social media, describing it as "not helpful towards the ongoing investigation."
Detectives have appealed for anyone who was in the Clonavon Terrace or Waveney Road area on Saturday evening and witnessed what happened or noticed anything suspicious to contact police.
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