Man arrested over Winchester sexual assault
A 15-year-old girl was targeted at a bus station last month
Last updated 5th Oct 2025
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following an incident in Winchester city centre.
A report was made to police that a man had approached a 15-year-old girl, at the bus station off The Broadway, sometime between 7pm and 7.30pm on 9 September.
He reportedly spoke to the girl and made a number of inappropriate comments. During the incident, he twice kissed her hand.
A 43-year-old man from Winchester was arrested last night (4 October) arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police said the man remains in custody.