Gloucestershire Police have arrested a man after receiving multiple reports of women being followed and harassed by a driver in a black Range Rover in Lydney over the past week.
Several women came forward to police, reporting that a man unknown to them had been driving a black Range Rover slowly while shouting or whistling at them, causing feelings of intimidation.
Officers have appealed for any other women who believe they have experienced similar incidents to come forward to assist ongoing investigations.
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The arrested man is a man in his 20s from the Forest of Dean, taken into custody on suspicion of offences under the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Act 2023. He remains in police custody as enquiries continue.
Gloucestershire Police have asked anyone who may have been a victim to contact them via their website, quoting reference number 53260081317.
A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police emphasised their support for the It Does Matter campaign, which raises awareness of non-contact sexual offences and the importance of reporting and addressing these crimes to protect communities.
Non-contact sexual offences include behaviours beyond physical contact and can be a precursor to more serious offences, making the identification and investigation of such incidents crucial.
For more information on the campaign, visit www.itdoesmatter.org.uk.