Overview
- The force says the incident took place between 8.50pm and 9pm on Wednesday 27 May when a man was approached, inappropriately touched and then followed in the Morrisons car park on Victoria Promenade before nearby teenagers helped him and he left the area.
- Northamptonshire Police have arrested a 31-year-old man from Northampton in connection with the allegation and he remains in custody as detectives continue their enquiries.
- Officers are particularly keen to speak to the group of teenagers who assisted the victim because their observations may provide important evidence for the investigation.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or submit details online, quoting incident number 26000307103.
- The force describes this as an active investigation and says gathering witness accounts is central to progressing public-space sexual assault inquiries and to supporting the victim through any next steps.