Man arrested after woman in her 20s sexually assaulted in Newmarket
A man has been arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted in Newmarket.
The incident took place in the early hours of today, Sunday, January 30, on the High Street in the town.
Police were called at just before 5am to reports of a man sexually assaulting a woman.
It is understood that a number of people intervened and as a result the suspect, a man in his 40s, was injured and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has been arrested by police on suspicion of attempted rape.
The victim, a woman in her 20s, was treated at the scene by East of England ambulance staff. She is being supported by specially trained officers.
Officers would like to hear from any witnesses who were in the High Street or any motorists that passed through at the relevant time and have a dashcam fitted in their vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bury St Edmunds CID by calling 101 and quoting reference: 37/6101/22
Email – cidwestsuffolk@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
Website – www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update
Phone – Call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org