Cops release description of man who allegedly sexually assaulted jogger in Belfast
The PSNI have released the description of a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a jogger in west Belfast on Monday morning.
The incident occurred in the Glen Road area of the city.
Police said that, around 5.50am, the woman reported that she was approached by an unknown male and subjected to an assault.
Following the assault, the man made off in the direction of the Falls Road.
Chef inspector Claire Hamilton called on anyone who witnessed the assault to come forward.
A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while jogging in Belfast (Stock image: Getty)
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"The male, who made off in the direction of the Falls Road is described as being aged in his mid to late teens, white, of slim build and was wearing a dark coloured coat with the hood up,' she said.
"Enquiries are continuing and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or to anyone with any CCTV or other footage that could assist with the investigation, to contact police on 101 quoting 191 19/05/25."
SDLP leader and MP for South Belfast and Mid Down, Claire Hanna, condemned the assault.
'I was shocked to hear about this case, and my thoughts primarily are with the woman who had this terrifying experience,' she told the Belfast Telegraph.
'Little underlines the crisis we're facing of gender based violence than when a woman can't even head out for a run, in daylight, on a main road.'
Ms Hanna, who was the first MP to complete the Belfast Marathon earlier this month, said she had also been for a run on Monday morning.
"I ran myself at that time this morning and it was broad daylight,' she added.
"So many women are trying to fit activities for their physical and mental health into busy lives and should be able to feel safe when they are doing so.'
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