13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in Congleton

Police were called to Mountbatten Way on Sunday afternoon

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 27th Sep 2021

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in Congleton.

Cheshire Police were called on Sunday afternoon following reports a woman had been touched inappropriately on Mountbatten Way.

The teenager has since been released under investigation.

A Cheshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called at around 2.45pm on Sunday 26 September following reports that a woman had been touched inappropriately on Mountbatten Way.

"Police swiftly attended the scene.

"A search of the area took place and officers arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of sexual assault.

"He has since been released under investigation."

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