A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was reportedly raped near the Haven Arms pub in Grimsby town centre.
Dawn Horror on Bethlehem Street
Police scrambled to Bethlehem Street at around 5am on Saturday, 3 January, after the shocking attack. The assault happened close to the Haven Arms, but the pub insists it has no connection to the crime and remains open for business.
Full-Blown Investigation Underway
Detective Inspector Mark Hawley said:
“I know this will be an extremely concerning incident for members of the community, but I would like to reassure you that we take reports of this nature extremely seriously.”
He added that enquiries are ongoing, with CCTV being checked and witnesses interviewed. A crime scene cordon was briefly put up but has now been lifted. The suspect is still in custody.
Police Call on Public for Help
Officers are urging anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage from the area to step forward. Contact 101 quoting crime reference 26*915, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
