Arrest after 17-year-old girl sexually assaulted

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News image — Devon and Cornwall Police said the assault was interrupted by a dog walker

Exeter National Police Air Service A police helicopter in flight on a clear day. It has the shield of arms and words POLICE on the pilot's door and POLICE on the underside of it. On the tail is printed G-CPAS. — Devon and Cornwall Police said the assault was interrupted by a dog walker

A man has been arrested after a teenager was sexually assaulted in Cornwall, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police received reports a 17-year-old girl had been sexually assaulted in an alleyway near Launceston College at about 21:20 GMT on Sunday.

The force added the victim escaped after a dog walker disturbed the attack.

Police said a helicopter and patrol units were deployed and a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. Officers have asked for anyone with information or video footage related to the incident to contact them.

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