Police arrest man, 37, on suspicion of sexual assault over 'inappropriate' behaviour at shops

POLICE arrested a man on suspicion of sexual assault after reports he was ‘behaving inappropriately’ towards women in shops.
By Steve Deeks
Published 17th Oct 2020, 13:07 BST
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Police responded to the incident in South Street, Chichester, at 5.40pm on Thursday.

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A 37-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and has since been released on conditional bail until November 17 whilst further enquiries continue.

Police seen arresting a man in South Street, Chichester, on Thursday eveningPolice seen arresting a man in South Street, Chichester, on Thursday evening
Police seen arresting a man in South Street, Chichester, on Thursday evening
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A Sussex police statement said: ‘In the meantime, we would urge the public against speculating or reporting alleged offences on social media.

‘If you have any information which could assist our investigation, please report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1023 of 15/10.’

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