Police investigate after teenage girl sexually assaulted

It happened in Wellingborough

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 7th May 2024

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a sexual assault was reported in Wellingborough.

Between 9.30pm and 9.45pm on Sunday April 28, a teenage girl was sitting outside Swansgate shopping centre on Midland Road when she was approached by a man.

They then walked together along Midland Road, then Commercial Way, through the council office premises and into Morrisons car park off Oxford Street, where she was subjected to a sexual assault before she was able to leave.

Officers investigating the offence have arrested a suspect and are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident, especially anyone who was in the car park who may have relevant dash cam footage, to get in touch.

Witnesses to the incident, or anyone with information about it, are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.

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