Man arrested after woman ‘forced into white van and sexually assaulted’ in Dorset

A MAN has been arrested after a woman told cops she was forced into a white van and sexually assaulted.

The woman in her 40s escaped the van and was not physically hurt during the alleged attack in Poole, Dorset.

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Police were called at 3.55pm on Wednesday and found a van, with ladders in the back, nearby.

A 43-year-old man from Christchurch has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and is being quizzed by officers.

Detective Sergeant Karen Penn, of Bournemouth CID, said: “I believe that shortly after the reported incident, the man approached a second woman and spoke to her.

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“I would urge anyone who has been approached by a man in unusual circumstances in the area to please contact Dorset Police.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw a similar van driving in the area in recent weeks.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55170012486.

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