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Several reports of indecent exposure and sexual assault in Tontine Street, Folkestone

Police are looking for witnesses after receiving several reports of sexual assaults in a town centre street last night.

They had been told that a man allegedly indecently exposed himself and touched several women at bars in Tontine Street, Folkestone.

Tontine Street, Folkestone, where the sexual assaults reportedly happened. Picture: Google
Tontine Street, Folkestone, where the sexual assaults reportedly happened. Picture: Google

Officers attended the scene and located and arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with the incident.

He remains in custody while inquiries continue.

Investigating officer Det Sgt Ally Franks said: “We believe there may be further victims that we would like to speak to, so I would urge anyone who may have witnessed this incident or believe they may have been assaulted to get in touch.”

Anyone with information should contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/86117/24.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.

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