Police investigate sexual assault of teenage girl in Ballymena

Police have launched an investigation following the reported sexual assault of a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena on the evening of Saturday, 7th June.

The incident is understood to have occurred sometime between 7.30pm and 10.30pm. 

In response to the report, two teenage boys have been arrested and are currently in custody as part of ongoing enquiries.

Detective Inspector Olphert from the Police Service’s Public Protection Branch said:

“This serious sexual assault occurred yesterday, Saturday 7th June, in the Clonavon Terrace area sometime between 7.30pm and 10.30pm.”

Inspector Olphert added:

“Two teenage boys have since been arrested in connection with the investigation, and are being questioned in custody.

“Specialist officers are continuing to support the girl who has been left extremely distressed and traumatised by what has happened.”

Officers have urged the public not to speculate or circulate information on social media while the investigation remains active. Instead, anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to come forward directly.

“We would encourage the public not to speculate or share information on social media; rather we would appeal to anyone with information, or anyone who may have been in the area and noticed anything suspicious, to contact us,” the police statement continued.

“If you were in the Clonavon Terrace or Waveney Road area yesterday evening, and witnessed what happened or noticed anything suspicious, please make contact with police on 101, quoting reference number 1522 07/06/25.”

Information can also be submitted online via the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s website at: www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Alternatively, members of the public can pass information anonymously through Crimestoppers by phoning 0800 555 111 or visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

The investigation remains ongoing.