Shropshire Star

Man, 67, arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting woman at Shrewsbury pub

A man was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman at a Shrewsbury pub yesterday evening (Monday, September 1).

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Police were sent to The Salopian in Smithfield Road after reports of a man inappropriately touching the woman.

A West Mercia Police spokeswoman confirmed the man was arrested.

She said: "Officers were called to The Salopian pub around 6.20pm yesterday after a report that a man had inappropriately touched a woman.

"A 67-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and remains in police custody."