A man in his 30s has been arrested after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in an alleyway outside a school.
The reported attack happened on Sunday near Launceston College, Launceston, .
According to cops, the victim managed to escape from the attacker when the alleged assault was interrupted by a dog walker.
A massive search for the suspect was then launched after the assault was reported.
A force helicopter was deployed to the town to assist with the manhunt.
Police subsequently located a man in his 30s and he was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
He remains in custody at this time.
and Police is appealing for any information that may assist their .
The force is particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have relevant video footage.
A spokesperson said: “Anybody with information or footage which may be relevant to the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting 50260020682.”
The reported attack happened on Sunday near Launceston College, Cornwall
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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