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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Staff Reporter

Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of spate of sexual assaults on women in London

A 71-year-old woman died following a collision with a car on Poole Road in Branksome, Poole. ( PA )

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a series of sexual assaults in London.

Police said at least six attacks on women were launched within three weeks in the Penge area.

"On each occasion, the women were approached by a lone male who sexually assaulted them before fleeing the scene," a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said.

"All of those assaulted are women; none have been injured during the incidents."

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on Monday and 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.

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