News · 25 July 2026

Police arrest man for sexual assault at Wakefield Asda

West Yorkshire Police were called to the Asda on Asdale Road on Thursday afternoon after reports of an assault. Police detained a 28-year-old man, who faces allegations of sexual assault and assaulting a police officer. Officers believe a woman in the kitchen aisle confronted the man and have asked her to come forward.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 July 2026 at 10:07

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