Two arrested in connection with attacks on sex workers

Police say they are investigating a third attack on sex workers in Peterborough in less than a week. Credit: PA

Police have arrested two men in connection with a series of attacks on sex workers in Peterborough.

Officers say they are investigating a third reported attack on sex workers in the area in less than a week. The alleged attacks are said to have taken place in cars on Sunday 23 September, Tuesday 25 September and Thursday 27 September.

The men aged 30 and 49 were arrested at addresses in Peterborough.

Officers are investigating whether the alleged offences are linked and patrols have been increased in the city centre.