Police arrest man in connection with serious sexual assault in Guisborough

Police in Guisborough are investigating a serious sexual assault which happened early on Saturday morning

Author: Ellie KumarPublished 24th Dec 2023
Last updated 24th Dec 2023

Police in Guisborough are investigating a serious sexual assault which happened early on Saturday morning.

Police say The incident took place at around 3am in an area between Guisborough High Street and Rectory Lane.

A police cordon was in place in this area this morning whilst forensic teams carried out enquiries.

The suspect is described as white man in his early 30s, around 5’ 9” tall with short brown hair and a stubble beard.

The victim is being supported by specially trained officers.

A 25 year old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail while enquiries continue.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses in the area or anyone with dash cam footage to call 101.

Details of support and charity organisations for anyone who has been victim to a sexual assault can be found here.

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