A MAN who was arrested after five sex attacks on runners in Didcot has been released on bail.

On Friday night Thames Valley Police arrested a man, in his 20s and from Didcot, on suspicion of sexual assault.

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It came after a string of incidents along popular running routes.

In all five known assaults, women aged between 22 and 54 were inappropriately touched over their clothing by a man wearing a surgical mask.

  • The first happened at 7pm on Tuesday on Wantage Road, near the traffic lights by the UTC.
  • An hour later, another two incidents were reported in Broadway, both opposite the fire station.
  • A fourth woman was targeted that same night at about 8.15pm in Wantage Road near to Didcot Hospital.
  • The fifth attack happened on Thursday night on Newlands Avenue just before 8pm.

Officers have 24 hours to question a suspect before they are released or charged. 

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Police have now confirmed the man arrested has been released on conditional bail until December 11.

  • Anybody with information should get in touch with police calling the non-emergency number 101 and quoting the reference 43200370048.