24/05/2005
Woman is subjected to serious sexual assault in Lurgan
Police in Portadown are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault on a woman in the Taghnaven area of Lurgan shortly after midnight on Monday.
The woman opened her back door after hearing a knock at her window and was confronted by a man who forced her to the floor and subjected her to a serious sexual assault.
The attacker was of large build, 5`8" in height and had stubble on his chin. Shortly after he left the house it is believed that a car sped off from the vicinity.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lurgan detectives on 028 3832 5144 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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The woman opened her back door after hearing a knock at her window and was confronted by a man who forced her to the floor and subjected her to a serious sexual assault.
The attacker was of large build, 5`8" in height and had stubble on his chin. Shortly after he left the house it is believed that a car sped off from the vicinity.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lurgan detectives on 028 3832 5144 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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