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Man arrested after sexual assaults at University of Huddersfield

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West Yorkshire Police were dispatched to the campus on Tuesday evening after security staff raised the alarm regarding multiple sexual assaults. Investigators determined that all seven incidents occurred within a brief 30-minute span between 18:00 and 18:30 GMT. The victims managed to flee after the suspect approached them and grabbed at them. The arrested 29-year-old man was still held in police custody as of Wednesday.

Key points

  • A 29-year-old male suspect remained held in police custody as of Wednesday.: A 29-year-old male suspect remained held in police custody as of Wednesday.
  • West Yorkshire Police initiated the response following an alert from university campus se…: West Yorkshire Police initiated the response following an alert from university campus security.
  • Officers are actively working alongside university officials to provide reassurance and s…: Officers are actively working alongside university officials to provide reassurance and safeguard the community.

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Man arrested after sexual assaults at university

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A 29-year-old man has been arrested after seven women reported being sexually assaulted in and around the University of Huddersfield's grounds.

West Yorkshire Police said it attended the university on Tuesday evening after being called by its security office and established all of the incidents happened between 18:00 and 18:30 GMT.

A spokesperson for the force said the women "had made off from a suspect after he approached and grabbed at them", with the held man remaining in police custody on Wednesday.

Det Insp Sarah Bradley said: "We fully recognise the distress and concern this incident has caused and can confirm a comprehensive investigation remains ongoing.

"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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