An arrest has been made after a number of women and girls were watched or approached by a man in Cottam and Ingol.
Incidents had been reported to police between Saturday 31 December 31 and Tuesday 3 January, with the suspect driving a black car.
Yesterday evening, officers spotted a car in London Road matching the description of the one reported to them.
The car was pursued and successfully stopped in Lightfoot Lane.
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A 33-year-old man is in custody after being arrested for driving while disqualified, dangerous driving, theft of a car, burglary and section 4 public offences intending to alarm, harass or distress.
Any witnesses to these incidents or anyone who has information should contact 101 – quoting log 0834 of January 3, 2023.
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