Man is arrested over sexual assault in Donegall Quay area of Belfast

A man has been arrested in relation to a sex assault at the weekend near the River Lagan in central Belfast, polie have said.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Aug 2021, 14:20 BST

Detectives are investigating the report of a serious sexual assault of a woman in the Donegall Quay / Queen’s Bridge area of the city in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The PSNI put out a press statement in the name of a Detective Sergeant McArthur (no Christian name given), who said: “The assault took place between 12.45am and 2.30am.

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“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.”

Dectective Sergeant McArthur went on to describe the pair: “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.”

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In the PSNI statement, Sergeant McArthur said that another couple might be able to help: “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.”

The PSNI is sayding that anyone who can provide such assistance should call 101, quoting the reference number 230 of 28/08/21.

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