Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in Ballymena have made two arrests.

Detective Inspector Olphert from the Police Service’s Public Protection Branch said: “This serious sexual assault occurred yesterday, Saturday 7th June, in the Clonavon Terrace area sometime between 7.30pm and 10.30pm. 

“Two teenage boys have since been arrested in connection with the investigation, and are being questioned in custody.

“Specialist officers are continuing to support the girl who has been left extremely distressed and traumatised by what has happened.

“We would reiterate to the public not to speculate or share information on social media – this is not helpful towards the ongoing investigation.

“If you were in the Clonavon Terrace or Waveney Road area yesterday evening, and witnessed what happened or noticed anything suspicious, please make contact with police on 101, quoting reference number 1522 07/06/25.”

You can also make a report online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/