Police appeal after serious sexual assault
Nottinghamshire Police officers are in the area after a woman reported being sexually assaulted
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A serious sexual assault near a canal in Nottingham city centre is being investigated by police.
Nottinghamshire Police said a woman reported being sexually assaulted around the area of the towpath in the early hours of Sunday, between Trent Street and Carrington Street.
Officers with specialist training were deployed to offer support, and an area has been cordoned off while investigations take place, the force added.
Det Sgt Lee Kirk asked for people who were in the area at the time to come forward.
He added: "We understand the concern incidents of this nature can cause and uniformed officers will be in the area to offer reassurance and support.
"Alongside this, a team of detectives are working hard on the investigation."
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