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Man, 59, Arrested After Sexual Assault Near M1 Services In Leicester Forest East

Police still seek dashcam from drivers at the southbound services.

Overview

  • The woman, in her 20s, was grabbed from behind, pulled to the ground and sexually assaulted on Saturday evening on Baines Lane off the A47 by the M1 southbound services.
  • The attacker ran toward the Leicester Forest East services after she shouted for help.
  • Police arrested a 59-year-old man at the southbound services on suspicion of attempted rape, and he remains in custody.
  • Officers ask HGV and other drivers who were at the services between 5pm and 7pm to upload dashcam footage via the public portal or call 101 quoting 26*238050.
  • The victim is receiving support from specialist officers as detectives continue the investigation led by Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall.