A 43-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested following a sexual assault in Taunton.
The arrest comes after an incident at around 4pm on Friday, January 31, when officers were called to Trinity Gate, in South Street.
They said a man followed the victim, grabbed her from behind and sexually assaulted her by touching her inappropriately.
A man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a female and has since been released on bail.
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“Officers have conducted a number of enquiries to date, including an extensive CCTV trawl, house-to-house enquiries and speaking to witnesses who have already come forward,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.
“We would like to hear from anyone else who may have seen or heard the incident, or the moments before or after it.”
The suspect is described as white, around 5ft 7ins to 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build, with a short, grey beard. He was wearing a rainbow-colour bandana on his head, an orange hoodie, and green camouflage-patterned trousers.
“If you saw anything, or have any other information, call us,” the spokesperson added.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and give the reference number 5225027281.
