St Austell: Police appeal for witnesses after woman sexually assaulted

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The sexual assault happened in the Alexandra Road area in St Austell

Police investigating the sexual assault of a woman have appealed for two potential witnesses to come forward.

Devon and Cornwall Police said it received a report of a woman being "touched inappropriately" in St Austell, Cornwall, on 13 January.

It said a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault but was later released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Two people may have seen the incident, the force added.

They are believed to be the driver and passenger of a red Vauxhall Corsa parked at the top of Alexandra Road between 15:30 and 16:00 GMT on the day.

The force said: "Officers would like to trace the two occupants of the Corsa, who are possible witnesses and are not suspected of any offences.

"Police are also particularly keen to hear from any motorists that were travelling on Alexandra Road at the time who may have dashcam footage."

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