Arrest made in Sheldon pub sexual assault investigation
West Midlands Police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault on a pub worker in Sheldon, Birmingham. The incident occurred in July, with CCTV helping identify the suspect.
West Midlands Police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault on a pub worker in Sheldon, Birmingham. The incident occurred in July, with CCTV helping identify the suspect.
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