Teenage boy arrested in connection with sexual assaults in Derbyshire

Detectives say seven women reported being approached and sexually assaulted

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 23rd Apr 2022

A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with a number of reports of sexual assaults in Brimington, Derbyshire.

Detectives are investigating reports that seven women had been approached and sexually assaulted.

The incidents happened between Monday 18 April and Thursday 21 April on Lansdowne Road, Station Road, Manor Road, Cross Street and Ringwood Road.

The boy has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and is currently in police custody.

Enquiries are still ongoing into the reports and officers would like to hear from anyone who may have any further information.

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