An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences after reports that a young teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Co Antrim.
Detectives in Ballymoney were told late last night that a "young teenage girl" had been sexually assaulted between 4pm and 6pm on Thursday.
The incident occurred close to outdoor football pitches near a leisure centre premises, according to the PSNI.
"We are keen to speak to anyone with any information, let us be the judge of importance of the information," Detective Chief Inspector Kerry Brennan said.
"All information will be treated with the upmost sensitivity," she added.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of sexual offences including sexual activity by an adult with a child and remains in custody.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information in relation to the ongoing investigation to come forward.
