Man arrested after attempted rape on girl, 14, in Sheffield woodland

Yasmin Wakefield

1 July 2024 at 6:44 am·1-min read

Deerlands Avenue, Sheffield — -Credit: (Image: Google maps)

A man has been arrested after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in a woodland in Sheffield earlier this week.

According to South Yorkshire Police, it is reported that a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted as she walked through the Tongue Gutter area, near Deerlands Avenue at around 3.50pm on Thursday (June 27).

Today (Saturday, June 29), a 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and attempted rape in connection to the incident. He remains in police custody.

Local neighbourhood officers remain in the area and the public are being urged to speak to them if they have any concerns.

South Yorkshire Police say they are still keen to hear from anyone who has information about the incident. A spokesperson for the force said: “If you believe you can help, please get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 921 of June 27 2024. You can also submit information via our online reporting portal.

“If you wish to submit information anonymously, you can do so via Crimestoppers by calling them on 0800 555 111 or by submitting a form on their website at crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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