Police investigate report of teenage girl being assaulted by man with a bat

Police are appealing for information following a report that a teenage girl was assaulted with a bat in Portadown, Co Armagh.

The incident was reported in the Obins Street area of the town on Friday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Shortly after 9.15pm, officers attended Obins Street after it was reported that a teenage girl had been assaulted by a man armed with a bat.

“One man, aged 41, was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and has since been released on bail to allow for further police inquiries to be conducted.

“Our inquiries to establish the circumstances of this incident are continuing, and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have captured any mobile phone or other footage, to get in touch.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1855 02/12/22.”