A man has been arrested after seven women said they were sexually assaulted in a 30-minute spree on a university campus.
Officers were called to Huddersfield University on Tuesday after reports of a man approaching and sexually touching women around and near the campus that evening, West Yorkshire Police said.
Police established that seven women were sexually assaulted by a suspect between 6pm and 6.30pm.
All of the victims were able to get away from the man after he approached and grabbed them.
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Huddersfield yesterday on suspicion of sexual assault offenses and remains in custody.
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Detective Inspector Sarah Bradley of the Kirklees District Safeguarding Unit, said: ‘We fully recognize the distress and concern this incident has caused and can confirm a comprehensive investigation remains ongoing into these offenses.
‘We continue to work closely with our partners at the University to provide reassurance to students and staff and remain fully committed to supporting victims and safeguarding those who live, study and work in Huddersfield.’
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