The incident happened between on Wednesday evening, when a man was approached, inappropriately touched, and followed before seeking help and leaving the area
12:07, 31 May 2026Updated 13:07, 31 May 2026
Northamptonshire Police are appealing for witnesses following the sexual assault of a man in a Morrisons car park on Victoria Promenade, Northampton, as a 31-year-old male has been arrested (stock)(Image: Humberside Police)
A man has been arrested following a report of sexual assault in a supermarket car park in the UK.
Police say a man was approached, inappropriately touched and pursued by another man at around 8.50pm on Wednesday May 27, in the Morrisons car park in Victoria Promenade in Northampton.
He was subsequently helped by a group of teenagers before leaving the car park in Northampton, at around 9pm.
Officers have made an arrest in connection with the incident and are now appealing for the group of teenagers who came to the victim’s assistance to contact them, reports the Mirror.
A man was allegedly sexually assaulted in a Morrisons car park(Image: GOOGLE)
A spokesperson for the force said: “Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault in the Morrisons car park on Victoria Promenade, Northampton.
“The incident happened between 8.50pm and 9pm on Wednesday, May 27, when a man was approached, inappropriately touched, and followed before seeking help and leaving the area.
“A 31-year-old man from Northampton has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.”
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“Officers are particularly keen to speak to the group of teenagers who assisted the victim, as they may have important information which could help with the investigation.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is also urged to come forward. “Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Information can also be submitted online.
“Please quote incident number 26000307103 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”
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