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Man arrested after reported assault in Nottingham, police seek witness
Nottinghamshire Police say a man sexually assaulted a woman on Colwick Road in Sneinton, then fled when she screamed and returned to try to apologise. They are seeking a woman who witnessed the incident and called out to the victim from across the street, saying her account could help the investigation.
The incident took place at about 10.20am on 19 October. A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and later released on bail with strict conditions; police have not stated that he has been charged. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote incident 178 of 19 October 2026.
In short
- Police are seeking a witness to a reported sexual assault in Sneinton.
- A 20-year-old man was arrested and later bailed.
- The witness called out to the victim from across the street.
Explained simply
Nottinghamshire Police investigate reported crimes and gather evidence from people who may have seen or heard what happened. In this case, officers say the account of a woman who called out from across the street could help them understand the incident.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, which means police suspect an offence but does not establish guilt. He has been released on bail with conditions, and police have not said that he has been charged.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Man ‘sexually assaulted woman before fleeing when she screamed – and returning to apologise’”.