Police make third arrest in serious assault on teenage girl investigation in Ballymena

Police continuing to investigate a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena on Saturday, 7th June have made a third arrest.

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

“A 28-year-old man was arrested yesterday evening, Monday 9th June. He has been unconditionally released from police custody following questioning.

“We have to date charged two teenage boys with attempted rape and our enquiries are continuing.  They both appeared before Coleraine Magistrates’ Court yesterday morning, Monday 9th June, in connection with this investigation.

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

You can also make a report online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/