This in from the Police, in their own words. Ed
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault was reported in Ventnor.
A 39-year-old woman from the Island has told officers she was assaulted by a man at an address in Trinity Road, and then further assaulted by the same man near an alleyway opposite a shop in Trinity Road at around 7pm on Friday, October 21, 2011.
The woman was not seriously injured, but was clearly upset by what happened.
Man arrested
A 43-year-old man from the Isle of Wight was arrested on Saturday, October 22, 2011 on suspicion of assault by beating. He was questioned at a police station, and bailed until November 1, 2011 pending further enquiries.
Police believe there was a group of parents and children near an alleyway in Trinity Road when this assault is reported to have happened.
Get in touch
These potential witnesses or anyone else with information are asked to contact the Isle of Wight Public Protection Department by phoning 101.
Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
