Officers make arrest following reports of sexual assault in Gatley

A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following an incident at an event in Church Road, Gatley, on Sunday (2 July 2023).

At approximately 5.10pm, officers received a report that a man had inappropriately touched a female.

Within minutes, officers were on the scene and a 46-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. He remains in police custody for questioning.

Inspector Martin Baker, from GMP’s Stockport district, said: “This is obviously a very concerning incident and we are working hard to establish all of the facts.

"Our officers were on the scene just minutes after receiving the 999 call; we always take a robust and urgent approach to reports of this nature and we are currently supporting all those involved.

“I would ask any witnesses to please get in touch with us, as this could aid our investigation.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 2493 of 2/7/23.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.