Police are appealing for a witness to come forward after a woman was attacked in a retail park in Somerset over the weekend. The victim was assaulted in The Clink Retail Park in Bridgwater around 2.30pm yesterday, Sunday, January 5.
A 36-year-old man was arrested following the incident. He remains in custody at the time of reporting.
A member of the public flagged down a police officer after the assault but then left the scene before leaving her details. Police would like to speak to the woman as it is believed she may have information which could assist officers.
A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said: “We are seeking witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Bridgwater yesterday (Sunday 5 January). A 36-year-old man was arrested following the incident, which took place at about 2.30pm in The Clink Retail Park. He remains in custody.
“A member of the public flagged down a police officer shortly after the assault but she left before providing her details. We would like to speak with the woman to fully understand what, if anything, she witnessed of the assault, as well as anyone else who was in the area at the time. If you can help our enquiries, please call 101 and quote reference number 5225003390 .”