Man held after 12-year-old girl attacked at park
Police were called to playing fields off Dorothy Avenue on Tuesday afternoon
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a 12-year-old girl at a park in Leicestershire.
Police said officers were called to playing fields off Dorothy Avenue, in Glen Parva, just before 17:00 BST on Tuesday.
The girl was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.
Officers said a 40-year-old man was detained on suspicion of assault and remains in custody.
Anyone with any information has been urged to contact police.
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