16-year-old girl assaulted by man at Strand Road

Shortly after 2pm a 16-year-old girl was walking along a path beside the river when an unknown male ran towards her and pushed her to the ground.

She pushed him away before running off. The man is described as being in his late 30s, approximately 5’6” tall, of thin build with long black hair and a stubble beard.

He was wearing combat-style trousers and a beige jacket. The girl was not injured but was left badly shaken following the incident.

Police would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident or with any information regarding it to contact them at Coleraine Police Station on 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.