Man arrested over Winchester sexual assault

A 15-year-old girl was targeted at a bus station last month

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 5th Oct 2025
Last updated 5th Oct 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following an incident in Winchester city centre.

A report was made to police that a man had approached a 15-year-old girl, at the bus station off The Broadway, sometime between 7pm and 7.30pm on 9 September.

He reportedly spoke to the girl and made a number of inappropriate comments. During the incident, he twice kissed her hand.

A 43-year-old man from Winchester was arrested last night (4 October) arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police said the man remains in custody.

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