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A man is due to appear in court following reports a woman was sexually assaulted in Darlington.
Police launched an inquiry after receiving a report that a woman had been inappropriately touched by a man on Friday, September 25.
Officers carried out a series of enquiries, including reviewing CCTV footage, conducting house-to-house visits and speaking to witnesses.
A suspect was subsequently identified and arrested after officers stopped a vehicle on Bonomi Way shortly before 12.45am on Wednesday, September 30.
Durham Police has now confirmed that James Thompson, of no fixed abode, was charged with sexual assault, breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress because of a person's sex.
The 30-year-old was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court today.
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Detectives also identified two incidents in Hurworth and on Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, which may be linked.
Detective Inspector Clare Lambert, of Darlington CID, thanked people who came forward with information after the arrest.
Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police should contact Durham Constabulary on 101 or through its website.