Man charged with sexual assault of teenager

The charges relate to an incident that took place in Chippenham town centre on Saturday (October 4)

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 8th Oct 2025
Last updated 9th Oct 2025

A man has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl and threatening a boy in the town centre.

Dorin Papusoi, 36, a Romanian national, from Chippenham, appeared before Swindon Magistrates Court charged with sexual assault on a female, racially aggravated common assault and assault by beating.

Wiltshire Police said the charges relate to an incident that took place in Chippenham town centre on Saturday (October 4) during which a 14-year-old girl was inappropriately touched over clothing, and a 16-year-old boy was threatened.

They added that Papusoi has been released on conditional bail.

He is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates on 22 October.

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