Police investigate alleged assault

The Times understands the episode occurred on May 10, but details have only been released by the police.

Detailing the incident, a police spokesperson said: “Police are currently investigating an allegation of assault which occurred on Wednesday, May 10 at approximately 1:25pm on the Rashee Road, Ballyclare at its junction with Rathmena Gardens.

“This area would be busy with traffic and school/nursery pick-ups. If anyone witnessed an incident occur around that time can you please make contact with Constable Higgins by calling 101 and quoting reference number 920 18/05/17 or anonymously on 0800555111.”