Man arrested after a woman was assaulted and robbed in an Ashbrooke street

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail after police received reports of an assault on a woman in The Avenue, Ashbrooke.

Officers were called to the Sunderland street at around 6.30pm on Friday, June 26 following a disturbance.

A woman at the scene reported that she had been assaulted by a group of offenders who had also stolen her mobile phone.

Police have confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been launched.

A 26-year-old woman was also arrested in connection to the incident but has since been released without charge.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 6.30pm on June 26 we were called to The Avenue, Sunderland, following a disturbance in the street.

“Officers attended and found a woman who reported she had been assaulted by a group of offenders, who also stole her mobile phone.

“An investigation was launched and officers arrested a 28-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman in connection with the incident.

“The man has since been released under investigation, while the woman has been released with no further action to be taken.

“Inquiries are ongoing into the incident.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have any further information is asked to contact Northumbria Police via the “Tell Us Something” page on their website by quoting log 1103 260620.

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