Trowbridge man arrested after sexual assault in Warminster

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A man has been arrested after a woman in her 20s was allegedly sexually assaulted on a Wiltshire street in the early hours of the morning.

Police are appealing for information following the incident, which happened in Woodcock Road, Warminster, at around 3.30am on August 21.

A man in his 20s from Trowbridge has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and has been released on conditional bail as further enquiries are carried out.

An investigation remains ongoing and officers are searching for a passer-by who may have witnessed the incident.



A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “We believe a passer-by offered assistance following the incident and may have witnessed what happened.

“If you think this may have been you, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information should email 71636@wiltshire.police.uk and quote crime reference number 54260101619.

Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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