Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious sexual assault that took place in Preston in the early hours of this morning.
Officers were called around 12.45am on Wednesday 8 July 2009 when a homeless couple, a 33 year old man and a 29 year old woman where camped in a tent on grassland off Stanley Street, Preston.
A man approached the tent armed with a piece of wood with a nail protruding. He made threats towards the couple and then committed a serious sexual offence on the woman.
Police were called and a 22 year old man from Preston was arrested nearby. He is currently detained at Preston Police Station awaiting interview.
DI McKenna from Preston Police said:” This is a serious offence, but would appear to be an isolated incident. I would appeal for any person that may have been in the area at the time of the incident that may have information to contact the Police.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Preston Police on 01772 203203 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
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