Man (21) held after sexual assault in Belfast

A man has been arrested after an 18-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Belfast city centre early today.

A man has been arrested after an 18-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Belfast city centre early today.

The 21-year-old man was arrested following the attack, which took place at about 3.45am.

Police officers were today examining the scene around the Franklin Street area where the attack is understood to have taken place.

They have appealed for anyone who was in the Franklin Street, Adelaide Street or Linenhall Street areas any time in the early hours of the morning to contact them at Musgrave Street station.