Detectives from the Police Service Rape Crime Unit (RCU) continue to investigate the sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Samson’s Lane area, off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick shortly after 8.30am on Tuesday, 24th June.
Detective Superintendent Lindsay Fisher said: “I understand that people are concerned however our specialist trained RCU detectives continue to work at pace to support the victim and progress the investigation.
"I would appeal to anyone who may have been in the area at this time, or who has any information that could help our investigation, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to please bring it to us by calling 101, quoting reference 353 24/06/25 or online at https://www.psni.police.uk/report.
“We are particularly keen to speak with anyone who observed a white male in the area , around 15 to 16 years of age with dirty blond hair and wearing black clothing. If you would prefer to provide your information anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity, you can do so by calling 0800 555 111 or via http://crimestoppers-uk.org.
“Over the coming days high visibility reassurance patrols will be carried out in the local area and officers will be happy to listen to any information you may have.”