Police arrest 29 year old man after serious sex assault in Belfast

By Radio news

Police investigating a serious sexual assault on a woman in Belfast have arrested a 29 year old man.

The incident took place in the Donegall Quay / Queen’s Bridge area of the city in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Detective Sergeant McArthur said: “The assault took place between 12.45am and 2.30am.

“A 29-year-old man has been arrested, and is assisting with our enquiries.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are keen to hear from anyone with information, or anyone who noticed a man walking in the company of female.

The man is described as being around 6 foot tall, wearing a black leather jacket, ripped black trousers and a bright green and black t-shirt.

The female is described as wearing a white dress with black spots.

“We would also like to speak with another couple – a man and a woman – who were in a car and who stopped and spoke with the female.  

We believe they may have information that could assist our enquiries.

“Please call 101, quoting reference number 230 of 28/08/21.”

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org   

Police investigating a serious sexual assault on a woman in Belfast has arrested a 29 year old man. The incident took place in the Donegall Quay / Queen’s Bridge area of the city in the early hours of this morning. pic.twitter.com/nOZgCGkyR3

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) August 28, 2021