Two arrests made in connection with sexual assault

Two men have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a sexual assault in Kempston that occurred over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Officers from Bedfordshire Police were called just after 9.10pm on Monday 26 August to a report that a teenage girl had been sexually assaulted by two men in Addison Howard Park.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in connection with the incident. One man in his 30s was released on bail whilst enquiries continue, and the other man who is in his 50s, is currently in police custody for questioning. 

Detective Inspector Rachael Foy, from the force’s dedicated Protecting Vulnerable People team said: “We have been following several lines of enquiry in relation to this and are continuing to work with and support the victim but would still urge anyone with information to come forward. 

“We know there has been some concern around this and want to reassure people that we are doing all we can to progress this investigation, as part of our wider mission to tackle male violence against women and girls and make Bedfordshire a safer place.

"If you have been a victim of sexual offences, please remember it is never too late to report and we are here to listen and support.”

If you have any information, you can report it via our online reporting centre or call 101 quoting reference Operation Iceskate or crime reference number 40/47733/24.

 

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