Man arrested after girl sexually assaulted by e-scooter rider in Guildhall area of Portsmouth in the evening
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POLICE have made an arrest after a girl was sexually assaulted by an e-scooter rider.
The victim, 19, was attacked by a man in Isambard Brunel Road on the evening of February 9. She was approached by a male at 6.15pm, who proceeded to verbally abuse her and touch her over her clothing.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: ‘We have made an arrest in connection with the sexual assault of a 19-year-old girl in Portsmouth.
‘Officers investigating this incident have now arrested a 29-year-old man from Portsmouth on suspicion of sexual assault and using threatening/abusive/insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment/alarm or distress.
‘He has been released on conditional police bail while our enquiries continue. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 44230055776.’
People can also submit a report via the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary website. Advice and support for victims of sexual assault can also be found on the website.