Appeal following sexual assault in Launceston
We are appealing for witnesses and relevant footage following a sexual assault in Launceston.
We were called at around 9.20pm on Sunday 25 January following a report a 17-year-old girl had been sexually assaulted by an unknown male in an alleyway by Launceston College.
The victim managed to escape when the assault was disturbed by a dog walker.
Patrol units and the force helicopter were deployed.
Following immediate enquiries, a man in his 30s was located a short time later and arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. He remains in police custody at this time.
Anybody with information or footage which may be relevant to the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting 50260020682
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