Teenage girl indecently assaulted; man arrested

Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was indecently assaulted by a male in the Knockwellan Park area last Thursday, April 29.

The male put his arms around the girl however she was able to push him away and he ran off in the direction of Irish Street.

The culprit was wearing a grey hooded top, blue tracksuit bottoms and gloves. A man in his 20s has been arrested.

Anyone who was in the area between 8.30am and 9am and could help police with their enquiries is asked to contact Strand Road on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively information can be passed on anonymously through the 'Crimestoppers' charity on freephone 0800 555 111.