Police reassure community after arrest following incidents on Wigan canal towpaths
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The 26-year-old man was detained for two public order offences on towpaths in the Astley and Aspull areas in June and July respectively.
An investigation is contnuing, however, bail conditions have been imposed on the arrested man prohibiting him from going on any canal towpath and from approaching any lone female.
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Hide AdInsp Sam Davies, of GMP’s Wigan District, said: “Incidents such as these can leave people, particularly lone women, feeling vulnerable while walking along the canal systems.
“By making an arrest like this, we hope people will start to feel safer in their local areas.
“We want to reassure the public that we have been listening to, and dealing with, their concerns. We also encourage people to report to the police anything further.
“Can I ask that if anyone has further information regarding these incidents, or those of a similar nature, that they contact police through the appropriate channels so their report can be recorded and followed up by an officer?