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by Gráinne Connolly
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16 year old was assaulted in Newcastle.
It's believed the schoolgirl was attacked on Railyway Street at around 4.20pm yesterday.
Police say the incident may have been recorded on mobile phones by people in the area around that time.
Anyone who have filmed or witnessed the assault, is asked to contact the PSNI on 101, quoting reference 884 of 20/9/18.
A 16 year-old schoolgirl was assaulted at Railway Street, Newcastle, at 4.20pm on Thursday 20 September. The incident may have been recorded on mobile phones by people in the area.
— Newry, Mourne & Down (@PSNINMDown) September 27, 2018
If you can help please call 101 - ref 884 of 20/9/18.#PSNI#KeepingPeopleSafe#AssaultAppeal