Officers were called yesterday (Sunday 4 December 2022) to a report that a woman in her 80s had been assaulted while in Firth Park, Sheffield.
It is understood that the woman was assaulted by a man, who is also thought to have attempted to sexually assault the woman.
He made off from the scene and the woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has since been discharged.
A 23-year-old man was arrested last night (4 December 2022) on suspicion of attempted rape and section 18 assault. He remains in custody at this time.
Detectives are continuing to carry out a thorough investigation and are now appealing to anyone who may have any information to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Eleanor Welsh, leading the investigation, said: “This was a horrid attack on an elderly woman who was simply in a park and detectives have been following up a number of lines of enquiry ever since we were called.
“I understand this is an alarming incident to our communities and although we have made an arrest, we’re still asking for anyone who may have seen anything or has any information to come forward as it may assist with our ongoing investigation.
“Witnesses can get in touch by calling 101, or reporting it online at www.southyorkshire.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/.
“Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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