Assault, Tavistock

Police investigating a report of an assault on a teenage girl in Tavistock are appealing for information.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed an incident on a canal path between Tavistock College and Drakes Farm, near Crowndale Road, on Thursday 4 February.

It is alleged that the 17-year-old victim was assaulted between 2.30pm and 2.50pm. She sustained minor injuries.

The area is regularly used by dog walkers and police have urged anyone with information to come forward.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on police bail until 2 March while enquiries continue.

Call police on 101, or email 101@dc.police.uk, quoting crime refence CR/008862/21.

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