Man charged with sexual assault in Preston

A man has been charged following a CCTV appeal about an incident where a woman was allegedly grabbed while she was out running in Preston, say police.

The incident happened on Blackpool Road at around 3.25pm on Saturday, May 13.

The incident happened on Blackpool Road at around 3.25pm on Saturday, May 13.placeholder image
The incident happened on Blackpool Road at around 3.25pm on Saturday, May 13.

Codrin Schroder, 18, of Elgin Street, Preston was charged with sexual assault.

He is due to appear before Preston Magistrates Court on May 22.

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