Woman sexually assaulted in Tesco Express

A man’s been arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted in a Tesco Express.

Police say the woman in her 20s reported that a man made sexual comments to her and touched her breasts inside a branch of the convenience store.

She said the man was mixed race, 5ft 9in, of an average build, and wore a blue coat, cream trousers, sliders, and no socks. He had a short beard which was grey and black, and very short curly grey hair. He also had a cut or sore next to his left nostril.

The 44-year-old who has been arrested was held on suspicion of sexual assault and bailed until December 29.

The incident happened at about 8.30pm on August 22, inside Tesco Express on Shirley Road in Southampton. The arrested man is from Southampton.

Anyone who witnessed this incident, or may have any information that could assist our enquiries is urged to call Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting reference 44250381263.

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