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Bail

Man arrested over series of suspicious approaches to children released

Children were approached in Bangor over the past two months.

A MAN WHO was arrested in connection with a series of suspicious approaches to children has been released on police bail.

The 39-year-old was arrested following approaches to children in the Kilcooley and Clanmorris area of Bangor.

The incidents are reported to have taken place in February and March.

The man was released on police bail pending further enquiries yesterday evening.

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