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File image of the Downs Road/Beach Avenue area where the attack happened. Google Streetview

Teen girl suffers serious sexual assault in Co Down

The PSNI are looking for male, believed to be in his late teens, in relation to the incident.

THE PSNI IN Newcastle are appealing for information after a 19-year-old girl suffered a serious sexual assault in Co Down.

The girl was attacked in the Downs Road/Beach Avenue area in the early hours of this morning.

Officers are seeking assistance in identifying a man seen in the area at the time. He is believed to be aged in his late teens, about 5ft 10ins tall and of medium build. He had medium-length hair and was wearing dark blue jeans and a light-coloured t-shirt.

Anyone who was in the area and has information about the incident, or the man, is asked to call the Rape Crime Unit on 0044 2890 700 305. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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