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The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
Schoolboy ‘chased & sexually assaulted' after group of children, 10 & 11, ‘approached by man taking photos' near church
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after approaching a group of children. A 58-year-old was arrested on June 3 in connection with a sexual offence in Finchampstead, Berkshire. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 1 at around 3.45pm at the sports pavilion by Finchampstead Baptist Church Centre. He reportedly approached children aged between 10 and 11, before appearing to take photos of them. He then inappropriately touched a young boy over his clothing before chasing him a short distance. In a statement, Detective Sergeant Pauline Cameron from Thames Valley Police said: 'I would like to thank the community and everyone who has phoned in with information so far. "We have now made an arrest and we are keeping an open mind as we continue to carry out our enquiries. 'We understand that people will have been concerned to hear of this report, however I ask that you please don't speculate about the circumstances of this incident as we continue to progress our investigation." 1 The man has been released on police bail until September while enquiries continue. Police have asked any witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward. Anyone with information can contact 101 or make an online report online citing reference number 43250269457.
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Man arrested after boy touched and chased in Finchampstead
A man has been been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after a young boy was reportedly inappropriately touched and Valley Police said the attack happened near the sports pavilion by Finchampstead Baptist Church Centre on Gorse Ride North on Sunday at about 15:45 force said the boy was touched over his clothing before a man, who also appeared to be taking photos and was seen approaching children aged between 10 and 11, ran after arrested man, aged 58 from Finchampstead, has been released on police bail until September. Police are urging witnesses and anyone who has any information to come Sgt Pauline Cameron said: "I would like to thank the community and everyone who has phoned in with information so far."We understand that people will have been concerned to hear of this report, however I ask that you please don't speculate about the circumstances of this incident as we continue to progress our investigation." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
BBC News
7 days ago
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- BBC News
Man sought after boy touched and chased in Finchampstead
Police have issued a CCTV image of a person they want to trace after a young boy was reportedly touched inappropriately and chased by a Valley Police said the suspect was at the sports pavilion by Finchampstead Baptist Church Centre on Gorse Ride North on Sunday at about 15:45 was reported to have touched a boy inappropriately over his clothing before chasing force said he also appeared to be taking photos and was seen approaching children aged between 10 and 11. Police are urging witnesses and anyone who recognises the man to come Sgt Pauline Cameron said: "I appreciate that local residents will be concerned to hear of this report, and would like to reassure you that we are taking this incident seriously and our enquiries are ongoing."We will be carrying out additional patrols in the area and have been working alongside local schools to make them aware of the incident and provide any necessary support." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
The Sun
03-06-2025
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- The Sun
Urgent hunt after man ‘approached group of children, 10 & 11, before chasing boy' in broad daylight as cops release CCTV
AN urgent hunt has been launched for a suspect after children were allegedly approached by a man who touched one inappropriately before chasing him. Cops have released a CCTV image of a man who they wish to speak to following reports of the incident in Finchampstead, Berkshire. At around 3.45pm on Sunday (June 1) at a sports pavilion by Finchampstead Baptist Church Centre on Gorse Ride North, a man was seen approaching children aged between 10 and 11, and appeared to be taking photos of them. He also touched one of the children inappropriately over his clothing before chasing him a short distance. Detective Sergeant Pauline Cameron, said: 'I appreciate that local residents will be concerned to hear of this report, and would like to reassure you that we are taking this incident seriously and our enquiries are ongoing. "We will be carrying out additional patrols in the area and have been working alongside local schools to make them aware of the incident and provide any necessary support. 'As part of our investigation, I am appealing to anybody who recognises the person in this image to please come forward as they may have vital information to assist us with our investigation. 'I am also appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident or has information that may assist us to please get in touch. 'Anyone with information should call 101 or make an online report, via our website, quoting crime reference number 43250269457. 'If you don't want to speak directly with police, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.' 1
