11/06/2025
Third Arrest In Ballymena Sexual Assault Investigation
Police investigating a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena on Saturday 07 June, have made a third arrest.
Detective Inspector Olphert from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Public Protection Branch confirmed that a 28-year-old man was arrested on Monday evening, 09 June. Following questioning, he has been unconditionally released from police custody.
The investigation has already seen two teenage boys charged with attempted rape in connection with the incident. Both appeared before Coleraine Magistrates' Court on Monday morning, 09 June.
Detective Inspector Olphert reiterated the appeal for public assistance: "Our enquiries are continuing, and we would reiterate our appeal for information. If you were in the Clonavon Terrace or Waveney Road area on Saturday evening, and witnessed what happened or noticed anything suspicious, please make contact with police on 101, quoting reference number 1522 07/06/25."
You can also make a report online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
Detective Inspector Olphert from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Public Protection Branch confirmed that a 28-year-old man was arrested on Monday evening, 09 June. Following questioning, he has been unconditionally released from police custody.
The investigation has already seen two teenage boys charged with attempted rape in connection with the incident. Both appeared before Coleraine Magistrates' Court on Monday morning, 09 June.
You can also make a report online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
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