Sex attack on woman in Co Down investigated

Police seeking man in his early 20s for questioning

Detectives have appealed for anyone with information about last night’s attack to contact them
Detectives have appealed for anyone with information about last night’s attack to contact them

A teenager has been sexually assaulted in Bangor, Co Down.

The 19-year-old woman was attacked in the Quay Street area last night.

Police want to speak to a man in his early 20s.

He is described as having short hair with facial stubble. He is said to have been wearing a grey and purple t-shirt.

Detectives have appealed for anyone who witnessed anything suspicious around the McKee Clock between 11.30pm and 12.30am today to contact them.

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