14/02/2006
Teenager released on bail in rape inquiry
A teenage boy, who was questioned by police in connection with inquires into the rape of a 15-year-old girl, has today been released on police bail.
The girl was assaulted in an alleyway off the Moss Road, Harmony Hill in Lisburn at around 9pm on Saturday night.
The victim had been socialising with around 40 other young people in the city, and is believed to have become separated from her friends when the attack took place.
The suspect was arrested the following day.
Detectives in Lisburn have appealed for any of the youths who were in the area when the incident happened, or anyone who may have any information in relation to the case to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
The girl was assaulted in an alleyway off the Moss Road, Harmony Hill in Lisburn at around 9pm on Saturday night.
The victim had been socialising with around 40 other young people in the city, and is believed to have become separated from her friends when the attack took place.
The suspect was arrested the following day.
Detectives in Lisburn have appealed for any of the youths who were in the area when the incident happened, or anyone who may have any information in relation to the case to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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