Preston man, 30s, bailed after woman sexually assaulted at Blackpool cocktail bar
Police were flagged down outside the club where a woman reported being sexually assaulted...
A 36-year-old man from Preston remains on bail after being arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in a Blackpool bar.
Police officers were flagged down outside Fubar’s Rum Bar on the Promenade in the early hours of Sunday, August 22, after door staff received a report of a sexual assault inside the venue.
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A described as being aged in his 30s, mixed-race and wearing a black t-shirt and blue denim jeans, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman at around 1.10am. The man was reported to speak with an English accent.
A 36-year-old man from Preston was later arrested on The Strand, outside of Furbar's Rum Bar, and taken into custody on suspicion of sexual assault and common assault.
No charges have been made at this stage and he has been bailed until November 23.
Lancashire Police have appealed for witnesses and footage to assist their investigation. Anyone with information can call the force on 101, quoting log 1705 of August 22.