Sex attack allegation in Burbage probed by police

A CORDON was placed around a property in Windsor Street in Burbage while police carried out investigations into an allegation of sexual assault.

Police tape appeared outside the Skyway Chinese takeaway on Tuesday September 5 following a report of the attack which is alleged to have taken place in the first floor flat.

Officers searched the residential accommodation, putting the cordon in place while investigations were ongoing.

Four men arrested in connection with the allegation have since been released pending further enquiries.

A spokesman for Leicestershire Police said: “Officers had to carry out enquiries at that location due to the allegation made. The enquiries were about an allegation of sexual assault which is believed to have taken place in the first floor flat above the takeaway.

“We would like to make it clear that the takeaway is not in any way connected with the incident.”