Pensioner arrested after teenage girl sexually assaulted in Chesham

The teenager was kissed without her consent on Friday evening

Author: Ellie CloutePublished 12th Mar 2025

A pensioner has been arrested after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Chesham on Friday evening.

Thames Valley Police say the teenager was approached by a man, and then followed from Sainsbury's to Lowndes Park, where he grabbed and kissed her without consent.

The assault happened around 9:30pm.

Police arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of sexual assault, who has since been bailed.

An appeal for witnesses, dash-cam or doorbell footage, or anyone with information to come forward.

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