Arrest after girl, 11, allegedly assaulted as she walked her dog by golf club

A man has been arrested as police investigate an alleged assault on an 11-year-old girl in Cardiff. South Wales Police had appealed for information after a reported incident happened at around 5.30pm on Friday, October 25 on the footpath between Cardiff Golf Club and Pentwyn Road which passes by Glyn Rhosyn in Pontprennau.

A statement from South Wales Police said they had arrested a 31-year-old man from Adamsdown on suspicion off assault upon an 11-year-old girl. For the latest Cardiff news, sign up to our newsletter here.

It added: "A man remains in custody whilst the investigation continues."

South Wales Police had wanted to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time. Anyone with information can contact the police force and quote reference 2400355935, via their live chat https://www.south-wales.police.uk/, online https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo, or by calling 101.

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