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Man held after 12-year-old girl attacked at park

Sonia Kataria
BBC News, Leicester
Google A car park to the left with a welcome sign on entry, next to playing fields to the right in Glen Parva, Leicestershire. Trees in the distance and a grey pole with two cameras next to shrubs on the right.Google
Police were called to playing fields off Dorothy Avenue on Tuesday afternoon

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a 12-year-old girl at a park in Leicestershire.

Police said officers were called to playing fields off Dorothy Avenue, in Glen Parva, just before 17:00 BST on Tuesday.

The girl was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

Officers said a 40-year-old man was detained on suspicion of assault and remains in custody.

Anyone with any information has been urged to contact police.

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