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05 Sept 2025

Man (53) arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following incident on Derry train

Man (53) arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following incident on Derry train

One of the incidents occurred onboard a train travelling between Derry and Ballymoney

Police arrested a 53 year old man on suspicion of four counts of sexual assault following incidents in Derry City and onboard a train between Derry and Ballymoney yesterday evening, Monday, 3rd April.

Two women reported being approached and sexually assaulted at their place of work in Foyle Street at around 5.30pm.

A third woman was then approached and assaulted also on Foyle Street at around 6.00pm.

Another report described a similar suspect having approached and assaulted a woman onboard a train travelling between Derry and Ballymoney at around 8.15pm.

Inspector Armour said: "The suspect has been interviewed on suspicion of these offences and will return for further questioning at a future date.

"We are thankful to Translink staff whose assistance made it possible for police to co-ordinate resources and arrest the suspect at the train station."

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