Man, 71, arrested for sexual assault

Market Square
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Police say the suspected assault took place in Market Square near the donkey statue

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A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in St Peter Port.

Police said the man was detained after a member of the public reported seeing the man assault a woman in the town's Market Square.

The incident took place near the square's donkey statue and the Mylk coffee kiosk.

Police have asked any witnesses to contact them.

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