Two arrested after teenage girl assaulted in Strabane

By Q Radio News

A teenage girl has been attacked in Strabane town centre. 

The 17-year-old was assaulted in 'The Meadows' area between 10.45 and 11.15pm last night. 

A 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. 

They've both since been released on bail, pending further enquiries. 

Sergeant McDermott said: “It has been reported that a 17-year-old female was assaulted in a grassy area of the town centre, known locally as  'The Meadows'.

"As part of our enquiries, a 17-year-old female and an 18-year-old male were arrested on suspicion of offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm. They have both since been released on bail, pending further enquiries. 

"Our investigation continues as we work to establish exactly what happened and who was involved. In particular, we want to hear from anyone who was in Strabane town centre last night, between 10:45pm and 11:15pm, and who witnessed what happened to call us. 

"We are aware that footage of this incident may be circulating on social media and we would ask anyone with information that could assist us to contact us directly. The sharing of such footage is likely to cause additional distress and we would ask people not to do so."