Man, 26, arrested after reports of sexual assaults

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The assaults allegedly happened in bars in Tontine Street on Saturday evening

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A man has been arrested after reports of indecent exposure and sexual assaults in Folkestone bars.

Police were called to Tontine Street on Saturday evening after a man allegedly exposed himself and assaulted several women by touching them over their clothes.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody, Kent Police said.

Det Sgt Ally Franks said: "There may be further victims that we would like to speak to."

The force is appealing for witnesses or anyone who believes they may have been assaulted to get in touch.

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