Hunt for man wearing Halloween mask after woman sexually assaulted in Lurgan

By Carmel Robinson
Published 31st Oct 2022, 10:01 BST
Updated 31st Oct 2022, 10:02 BST
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Police are hunting for a man wearing a Halloween mask who attacked and sexually assaulted a woman in Lurgan.

The woman began screaming when the man pushed her to the ground and attempted to remove her clothing says the PSNI.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the sexual assault during the early hours of Sunday, 30th October.

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PSNI are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assault by a man wearing a Halloween mask in Lurgan, Co Armagh.PSNI are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assault by a man wearing a Halloween mask in Lurgan, Co Armagh.
PSNI are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assault by a man wearing a Halloween mask in Lurgan, Co Armagh.
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Inspector Gary McCullough said: “It was reported at around 3.30am that a woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown man as she was walking in the Lough Road area.

“The man pushed her to the ground and attempted to remove an item of her clothing. She began screaming and was able to flee from the suspect who made off towards William Street.

“Our investigation is now underway into what was a terrifying ordeal for this woman.

“The suspect has been described of slim build and was wearing a black coat, blue jeans and a Halloween-type mask.

“Anyone who may have been in the area at the time, or who may have any information which could help with our enquiries, is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 654 of 30/10/2022.”

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org