Man arrested after sexual assault in River Gardens

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Derbyshire Police said a man in his 30s was found in the river and arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

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A man has been arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted in Derby.

Derbyshire Police said officers were called to the River Gardens after a report a woman had been sexually assaulted at about 21:00 BST on Tuesday.

The force added a man in his 30s was found in the river and arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

Officers said the man remained in police custody.

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