Police have appealed for the victim of an alleged rape which happened last year to come forward.
An anonymous report was made to the PSNI alleging that a 16-year-old had been the victim of a serious sexual assault in Coleraine.
"In order to progress with the investigation we are making a direct appeal to the victim to come forward," Constable Clarke said today.
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"We understand it is daunting, but please be assured that we will support you and work alongside you, at your pace, as e carry out our investigation.
"You do not need to come into a police station to make a report.
"You can report directly to us via 101 and officers, who are specially trained in this work, will arrange to meet you at a time and place that best suits you.
"I can assure you that you will be treated with the utmost sensitivity, care and respect."
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