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Police arrest 32-year-old local man on suspicion of sexual assault following CCTV appeal

By Gary Skentelbery on 18th October 2021 10:30 am Crime, News

DETECTIVES investigating an assault on a woman in Warrington town centre during the early hours of Thursday morning have now arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of sexual assault following a CCTV appeal.

It follows an incident at around 2am on Thursday 14 October, when a woman was walking along Barbauld Street when she became aware of a man who was following her.

The man allegedly attempted to grab her and pushed her towards a wall. He then made inappropriate comments towards her. The woman managed to get away and returned home.
Detectives have now arrested a 32-year-old local man on suspicion of sexual assault and he is currently in police custody.

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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.