Northern Ireland

Man sexually assaulted in north Belfast while out walking his dogs

Police are appealing for information (PA)
Police are appealing for information (PA) Police are appealing for information (PA)

Police are appealing for information after a man reported being sexually assaulted by three men while walking his dogs in north Belfast on Saturday. 

The serious sexual assault happened while the victim, in his 40s,  was walking his two dogs in the Woodvale Avenue area at around 730pm. He was approached by three unknown men.

Detective Sergeant Corry said: “All three men are described as being in their 40s and approximately 5ft8 in height. The first man is of stocky build, bald and wearing a multi-coloured top.

"The second, of slim build with stubble and wearing a black top and the third also of stocky build, believed to be wearing a grey tracksuit top, grey tracksuit bottoms and white trainers. This man is also believed to have a spiral design tattoo on his inner forearm.

“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who may have seen men in the area matching these descriptions around the time of the reported assault to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 291 08/01/23.