The reported attack is said to have occurred in Carrickfergus
A man has been arrested after a teenager who is a care home resident was allegedly sexually assaulted by an older man.
Police are investigating the incident which is reported to have taken place between 1am and 4am on Sunday, June 4, in the Carrickfergus area. The teenage girl is understood to be a resident at a children's home in Co Down.Read more: Police investigating reported sexual assault on teenager 'who left children's home with older man'
A PSNI spokesperson said: " Police investigating a report of a sexual assault, which occurred sometime between 1am and 4am on Sunday 4th June in the Carrickfergus area, arrested a 26 year old man on Wednesday 7th June. The man was later released on police bail whilst further enquiries are conducted."
A South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust spokesperson said: "The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust is absolutely committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in our care. "The Trust always works closely with the PSNI in relation to the protection of children in our care but does not comment on an active investigation.”For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here
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