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Police in the United Kingdom say a man sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl on an amusement park ride.
The Essex Police said the incident happened on June 1 when the man, 57, allegedly sexually assaulted the girl while on a ride at the Adventure Island amusement park in Southend-on-Sea, England.
Officials say the incident happened at around 3 p.m. and that the man was short with gray hair, “wearing a green t-shirt and sunglasses.”
The man was arrested after an investigation by police.
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The Essex Police say that the incident happened on June 1 when the man, 57, allegedly sexually assaulted the girl while on a ride at the Adventure Island amusement park in Southend-on-Sea, England. (Google Maps)
According to The Sun, the 11-year-old girl was allegedly touched inappropriately by the man on the amusement park ride.
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Officials say the incident happened at around 3 p.m. and say the man was short with gray heir and was “wearing a green t-shirt and sunglasses.” (Google Maps)
Local police said the girl is “receiving support from specialist officers.”
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The 57-year-old suspect was released on bail as an investigation into the incident continues.
Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.
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