Arrest after woman sexually assaulted in Hull street

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The woman was attacked on New Bridge Road

A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after a woman was attacked in Hull.

The woman was grabbed by a man as she walked along New Bridge Road and dragged into Rustenburg Street at about 19:30 GMT on 20 January.

She fought him off, escaped and raised the alarm.

Humberside Police said a 34-year-old man had been arrested and was later bailed while the investigation continued.

Witnesses are being urged to come forward.

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