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Man arrested for sexual assault after he was accused of inappropriately touching a number of women

The incidents happened in Belfast last month.

POLICE IN BELFAST are appealing for help following a number of reports of suspicious behaviour in the Church Lane and Royal Avenue areas of the city last month.

It was reported to police shortly after 7.40pm on last Saturday evening that a man had approached a number of women and touched them inappropriately.

A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of disorderly behaviour and sexual assault. He has since been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.

A PSNI spokesman said: “It is believed three to four women may have been approached by this man who is described as being 5ft 5in in height, wearing a hooded top and ripped jeans. He also had his left hand bandaged.

“We would appeal to these women to come forward and speak to police as we believe they may have information that could help with our investigation. They should call us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1271 of 25/11/17.”

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