No further action taken against Preston man, 55, interviewed after woman sexually assaulted in cemetery

Police have confirmed that no further action will be taken against a 55-year-old Preston man, who was interviewed after after reports a woman was sexually assaulted in a cemetery.

The woman said the frightening ordeal took place near to the entrance of Preston cemetery, where it meets New Hall Lane and Blackpool Road on the afternoon of Thursday, March 19, while she was walking her kids home from school.

She said when she told a speeding male motorist to slow down, he jumped out of what she thinks was a dark blue Volkswagen Passat and grabbed her breasts before punching her in the face.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed at the time they were investigating the matter and appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault to come forward.

They said: “We take reports of this nature incredibly seriously and have officers assigned to this case.”

They later added: “A 55-year-old man attended voluntarily for interview on Tuesday, May 26, regarding offences of assault causing actual bodily harm and sexual assault on a female.

“Following interview he was released under investigation pending further enquiries.”

Providing a fresh update today, a spokesperson for the police said: “The case has been closed with no further action.”