Man arrested after sex assault in Malvern hotel - The Malvern Observer

Man arrested after sex assault in Malvern hotel

Malvern Editorial 16th May, 2014 Updated: 20th Oct, 2016   0

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of a serious sexual assault in a Malvern hotel.

A woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted the town centre venue on Tuesday evening (May 13).

Ambulance crews took her to hospital where she was treated for minor injuries.

It was suspected the incident happened in a service road in Belle Vue however police have stated it happened in a nearby hotel.




Det Ins Rebecca Love of West Mercia Police has also confirmed the man and the woman knew each other.

Hampshire Police arrested a man in his 20s this morning who will be questioned over the weekend.


Det Ins Love said: “We understand that reports of sex attacks cause alarm and anxiety within communities, and hope people will be reassured by the speedy arrest in this case.”

Anyone with information should contact Worcester CID on the non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 807-s-130514 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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