Investigations continue into serious sexual assault

Investigations are continuing into yesterday's serious sexual assault in Newtown's Dolerw Park.

The park was closed yesterday to allow scene of crimes specialists to examine the area after the attack at 1am.

The incident has caused shock in the town with many residents turning to social media to raise concern over the number of serious incidents, including assaults, an armed robbery and criminal damage in recent weeks.

Police have appealed for anyone who might have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the Dolerw Park or surrounding area in the early hours of yesterday to contact them on 101.