Bedfordshire Police have launched a public appeal to trace two potential witnesses following a reported sexual assault in Bedford town centre.
Officers are keen to speak with two individuals who were sitting by the Faces of Bedford, commonly known as the ‘two faces’, statue around 1am on Sunday, 4 October.
A spokesperson for Bedfordshire Police said: “Officers are investigating a report of a sexual assault in the area and would like to speak to two people we believe may be witnesses to the incident.”
Man arrested
Police confirmed they arrested a man in his 40s in connection with the incident. He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to report details online. Alternatively, members of the public can contact police directly on 101 and quote reference 40/58113/26.
