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Teenager raped in city alleyway Teenager raped in city alleyway
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A teenage girl has been raped in west Belfast.A teenage girl has been raped in west Belfast.
The 16-year-old was walking on the Springfield Road, at its junction with Springfield Drive, at about 2100 GMT on Monday when she was attacked.The 16-year-old was walking on the Springfield Road, at its junction with Springfield Drive, at about 2100 GMT on Monday when she was attacked.
The girl was assaulted in an alleyway off Springfield Drive by an unknown man.The girl was assaulted in an alleyway off Springfield Drive by an unknown man.
Police said the investigation was in its early stages and have asked anyone who was in the area between 2000 and 2200 GMT to contact them. Police sealed off the area on Monday night and specially trained officers have been interviewing the young girl on Tuesday.
The local community has been urged to help in the investigation.
As some of the shops in the area were open at the time of the assault detectives are hopeful that someone will have vital information.