THREE men have been arrested on suspicion of rape after a young woman was sexually assaulted by a number of men in Newtownards.
The PSNI is investigating the incident which happened in Londonderry Park on the Portaferry Road early yesterday morning.
At around 6.25am, the woman reported that she had been assaulted by a number of men in the vicinity of the park a short time earlier.
A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape and was released on bail this morning pending further enquiries. Later two men aged 18 and 19 were also arrested and were also released this morning pending further enquiries.
Detective Sergeant Lennon is appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Londonderry Park or Portaferry Road early this morning and who witnessed this incident, or anyone who has information that could assist police with their inquiries to contact detectives in Newtownards on 101.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
