Man, 68, on bail after arrest over sexual assault of a nine-year-old boy in Lancaster

A 68-year-old man from Kendal who was arrested on suspicion of the sexual assault of a nine-year-old boy in Lancaster has been bailed until July 25.

The man was arrested on July 13 after a renewed description was issued by police.

The alleged offence happened on July 9 at 3pm at Cappuvino bar/restaurant in Church Street, Lancaster.

It was alleged a man had approached a nine-year-old boy in the toilets and touched him inappropriately.

The boy reported the incident to his parents who then contacted the police.

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