A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape after a woman in her 80s was assaulted in a Sheffield park. Police were called to Firth Park on Sunday following reports that the elderly woman had been attacked by a man who fled the scene.
The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The suspect was later detained and remains in custody for questioning. Detective Chief Inspector Eleanor Welsh, leading the investigation, described the incident as a 'horrid attack on an elderly woman who was simply in a park'.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses. 'I understand this is an alarming incident to our communities,' DCI Welsh said. 'Although we have made an arrest, we're still asking for anyone who may have seen anything or has any information to come forward.'
