Man charged after young girl is allegedly sexually assaulted at Tesco Express in Woodthorpe

A man has been charged after a report of sexual assault on a child at a supermarket in Woodthorpe.

It was reported to have happened at Tesco Express, in Mansfield Road on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

Matthew Harrison, of Kenrick Street, Netherfield, has been charged with assaulting a girl under 13 by touching.

The 32-year-old appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday (January 21) and was remanded in custody. 

Detective Sergeant Stephen Dalby, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We treat reports such as this extremely seriously and the young girl is being supported by specially trained officers.

“I am pleased we have been able to bring a charge so quickly in this case and our investigation continues.”