Man arrested after girl, 17, sexually assaulted outside Salisbury supermarket

A man in his 40s has been arrested

The teenage girl was sexually assaulted outside Tesco Express in Castle Street
Author: Jason BeckPublished 4th Jun 2024

A 17-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted outside a supermarket in Salisbury.

Police said the teenager was approached by a man at Tesco Express in Castle Street, shortly after 4.35pm on 3 June.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or any local business who may have CCTV footage which could assist our investigation.

"A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and is currently in custody in Melksham for questioning."

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