Incident in Irchester Country Park: Appeal for potential victims

Police officers investigating an allegation of inappropriate behaviour in Irchester Country Park are appealing for other potential victims to get in touch.

Between 8.15am and 9.30am on Monday, July 28, a man has reportedly approached several lone women and made inappropriate comments to at least one of them.

When challenged by park rangers, the man has allegedly become aggressive, causing them to fear for their safety.

A 36-year-old man from Wellingborough has been arrested in connection with this incident and remains in police custody.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have been approached by a man in Irchester Country Park or who may have witnessed a man acting in an inappropriate manner between the stated times.

Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.

Please quote incident number 25000441573 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.