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29/08/2006
Two still held over Derry rape
Two men who were arrested yesterday in connection with the serious sexual assault of a woman in County Londonderry at the weekend, are still being held in police custody.
The victim, a 25-year-old woman, was found in a distressed condition in a lane leading to a caravan park in Ballyronan, close to the shores of Lough Neagh at around 4.30am on Sunday.
Yesterday, Inspector Eamon Foy, from the PSNI appealed for witnesses to contact police and said that it had been a traumatic ordeal for the young woman.
He added that the whole community in Ballyronan had been shocked by it.
A full forensic investigation is being carried out.
Anyone who may have witnessed that attack, or who may have any information in relation to it, should contact detectives on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
The victim, a 25-year-old woman, was found in a distressed condition in a lane leading to a caravan park in Ballyronan, close to the shores of Lough Neagh at around 4.30am on Sunday.
Yesterday, Inspector Eamon Foy, from the PSNI appealed for witnesses to contact police and said that it had been a traumatic ordeal for the young woman.
He added that the whole community in Ballyronan had been shocked by it.
A full forensic investigation is being carried out.
Anyone who may have witnessed that attack, or who may have any information in relation to it, should contact detectives on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
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