Two teenage girls arrested following alleged assault at Northampton bus stop
Two teenage girls have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault at a Northampton bus stop.
According to Northamptonshire Police, the alleged incident took place between 4.15pm and 4.45pm on Monday April 20, when a 17-year-old girl was assaulted at a bus stop outside the Close Encounters shop in Abington Square.
A spokeswoman for the force said: “Two girls aged 13 and 16 have been arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail pending further enquiries.
“Members of the public intervened, separating the suspects from the victim and helping to bring the incident to an end. One member of the public also assisted by contacting one of the victim’s parents.”
Officers would like to hear from the people who stepped in to help. Police are also keen to hear from anyone who saw the assault take place.
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting incident number: 26000229387.