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Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault attempt in East Belfast on Monday morning.

Police said that a man attempted to sexually assault a woman near the Lagan Towpath, close to the Gasworks.

The woman was left "badly shaken but not injured" police said.

A PSNI spokesman said: "During the incident, a male attempted to sexually assault a female close to the Gasworks area, but the woman managed to escape from the assailant and was assisted by another member of the public. The woman was left badly shaken but not injured.

"The male, who made off in the direction of the Short Strand area, is described as being 5”4 in height, slim/average build with short dark hair. He was wearing a bright yellow jumper, tight black jeans and dark trainers with white laces and stripes on the side.

"I would like to thank those people who have already come forward with information, but I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have seen a man matching the description in the area yesterday morning to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 466 04/11/19.

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."

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