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Man arrested on suspicion of inappropriately touching women in Belfast city centre

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward

POLICE have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of inappropriately touching a number of women in Belfast city centre.

The PSNI received a number of reports of a man approaching women and touching them inappropriately. The suspicious behaviour was reported to have happened in the Church Lane and Royal Avenue areas on November 25 at around 7.30pm.

Police detained a man on suspicion of disorderly behaviour and sexual assault. He was later released on bail.

But police are appealing to the women involved to come forward and speak to officers as they may have information that could help the investigation.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "It is believed three to four women may have been approached by this man who is described as being 5ft 5in in height, wearing a hooded top and ripped jeans.

"He also had his left hand bandaged.

"We would appeal to these women to come forward and speak to police as we believe they may have information that could help with our investigation."