Man arrested over alleged attempted rape at cinema
Briefly

A 67-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape following an incident at a cinema in Finchley Road, South Hampstead on June 11. The arrest took place in Primrose Hill on Monday afternoon. Det Ch Insp Paul Ridley from the Metropolitan Police praised the public for their assistance in the appeal that led to the arrest. He reassured the community that the investigation is proceeding quickly and reiterated the police’s commitment to ensuring the safety of women and girls in London, emphasizing ongoing patrols in the area.
Det Ch Insp Paul Ridley from the Metropolitan Police thanked the public for sharing an appeal, which he said led to the man's arrest. He stated, "I know this incident will have caused concern for the local community, so I'd like to reassure Londoners that this investigation is progressing at pace, and our commitment remains that women and girls in London should feel safe going about their daily lives."
The arrest was made in Primrose Hill, north London, at about 17:30 BST on Monday, following an alleged attempted rape incident that took place on 11 June.
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