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28/04/2008
Teenager Raped In South Belfast Park
Police in south Belfast are continuing their hunt for an attacker who raped a teenage girl.
The 18-year-old was walking home through Botanic Gardens at about midnight on Saturday when a man dragged her into bushes, then raped her and stole her mobile phone.
Police, said Botanic Gardens - in the university area of south Belfast – would have been busy at the time.
They have urged anyone with any information on the incident to come forward or call the confidential Crimestoppers line on: 0800 555 111.
(JM/KMcA)
The 18-year-old was walking home through Botanic Gardens at about midnight on Saturday when a man dragged her into bushes, then raped her and stole her mobile phone.
Police, said Botanic Gardens - in the university area of south Belfast – would have been busy at the time.
They have urged anyone with any information on the incident to come forward or call the confidential Crimestoppers line on: 0800 555 111.
(JM/KMcA)
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