Police arrest 14 year old boy over multiple sex attacks
Police are investigating a series of sexual assaults in the Penge area. At this time officers are investigating six offences – the first of which was committed on 9 February. On each occasion, the women were approached by a lone male who sexually assaulted them before fleeing the scene. All of those assaulted are women; none have been injured during the incidents. The incidents are as follows: – 9 Feb; High Street, SE20; – 15 Feb; Penge East station, SE20; – 16 Feb; Evelina Road, SE20; – 20 Feb; Royston Road, SE20; – 23 Feb; Clevedon Road, SE20; – 28 Feb; Franklin Road, SE20. As part of this investigation a 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on Monday, 4 March. He has been released under investigation. Anyone with information, or anyone who believes they may have been a victim of sexual assault, is asked to contact officers in the South Area Command Unit on 101 and quote 7093/28Feb or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
