Man Arrested After Early Morning Sexual Assault in Dover

Victim Attacked in Vehicle on New Street

Just after 4 a.m. on Sunday, 29 January 2023, police were called to a disturbing incident in Dover’s New Street area. A woman reported she had been sexually assaulted inside a vehicle.

Suspect Caught by Kent Police Teams

The next day, officers from the East Kent Vulnerability Investigation Team and Dover Community Safety Unit swooped on a suspect. Jan Szeman, 30, from Tower Hamlets Road, Dover, was arrested and charged with sexual assault.

Upcoming Court Appearance

Szeman is set to face Medway Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 1 February.

Support for Victims of Violence Against Women and Girls

For advice and information on violence against women and girls—including domestic abuse, stalking, and harassment—visit this support page. See how Kent Police is tackling these crimes head-on.

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