Man, 59, arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on Northampton's Market Square as police urge potential victims to come forward

A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on Northampton’s Market Square, as police urge potential victims to come forward.

According to Northamptonshire Police, the incidents are alleged to have taken place between Friday May 1, and Tuesday June 9, near the food vans in Market Square.

A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of sexual assault. He has been released under conditional police bail while enquiries continue.

A spokeswoman for the force said: “Officers are now keen to hear from anyone who believes they may have been a victim of similar behaviour in the Market Square area during this period, or from anyone who may have witnessed anything that could assist the investigation and has not yet spoken to police.”

The incidents are alleged to have happened in Northampton's Market Square.placeholder image
The incidents are alleged to have happened in Northampton's Market Square.

Anyone who witnessed any of the incidents, or who has any information, is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number: 26000338096.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO.

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