Man arrested after girl sexually assaulted and threatened in residential street in Ipswich

Police have arrested a man after a girl was threatened and sexually assaulted.

Suffolk Police said the assault took place sometime between 5.05pm and 5.20pm on Thursday in the Norwich Road area of Ipswich.

A girl walking from Bramford Lane turned into Brooks Hall Road where she was approached by a man she did not know, who sexually assaulted her.

He then threatened her before leaving and heading off in the direction of Norwich Road.

Police arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of sexual assault. He was bailed pending further inquiries.

Suffolk Police said officers would now be conducting extra patrols in the area.

Officers investigating the assault are particularly keen to speak with anyone who may have dashcam or doorbell footage of the area at the time.

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