Boy, 13, arrested after nine women were sexually assaulted

Nine women were subjected to unwanted sexual touching between September and October, the Metropolitan Police say.

Friday 2 November 2018 02:26, UK

Police patrols in the area have been stepped up following the attacks
Image: Police patrols in the area have been stepped up following the attacks
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A 13-year-old boy has been arrested by police investigating nine sexual assaults in east London.

The Metropolitan Police said the nine women were subjected to unwanted sexual touching over a five-week period.

The boy was bailed until late November pending further inquiries after attending a police station on Thursday.

The attacks were particularly clustered around Blackwall Way, in Poplar, and took place in the evening between 6 September and 11 October.

Police have stepped up patrols in the area to reassure the public and urged anyone walking alone, particularly women, to remain alert.

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