Man arrested after girl sexually assaulted in Gloucester
It happened on Westgate Street on 7 January
Last updated 26th Feb 2026
A man has been arrested after a girl was sexually assaulted in Gloucester.
The 17-year-old reported a man had tried to kiss her and then touched beneath her clothing without her consent.
It happened in a shop doorway on Westgate Street, between 7pm and 8pm on 7 January.
The girl then left the area with a group of friends.
Following a CCTV appeal, a 19-year-old man from Gloucester was identified.
He was arrested yesterday (25 February) on suspicion of sexual assault and released on bail while enquiries continue.