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| Rape of teenager in west Belfast investigated | Rape of teenager in west Belfast investigated |
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| The police are investigating the rape of a teenage girl in west Belfast. | The police are investigating the rape of a teenage girl in west Belfast. |
| It is understood to have happened in the Laurel Glen area, off the Stewartstown Road, on Saturday night. | |
| Community leaders in west Belfast met the police to discuss safety issues following the rape. | |
| Sinn Fein MLA Jennifer McCann said there had been sexual assaults and rapes in the area in the past and she said the community was very angry. | |
| "Rape and sexual assault are the vilest of crimes," she said. | |
| "We must ensure that those responsible for such attacks are swiftly taken off the streets, brought to justice and that the victims are given the support and aftercare they need. | |
| "Our thoughts are with this young teenage girl at this time and we offer her whatever support and help we can." | |
| SDLP councillor Brian Heading also urged anyone with information to speak to the police. | |
| "There is a real sense of urgency to move quickly to apprehend whoever is responsible for this serious assault," he said. | |
| Anyone with information is asked to contact police at the rape crime unit on 0845 600 8000 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Anyone with information is asked to contact police at the rape crime unit on 0845 600 8000 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |