Police officer 'sexually assaulted' while trying to arrest rape suspect

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A police officer was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man she was trying to arrest on suspicion of attempted rape, South Yorkshire Police said.

The officer and a colleague were also hit with a wooden sign after they were called to investigate an incident in Scotland Street, Sheffield, on Friday.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, assault, sexual assault, and criminal damage.

He remains in police custody, a force spokesperson said.

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