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Police have arrested a 24-year-old man after a number of women and girls were approached in "concerning circumstances". West Yorkshire Police were called after a man concerned a

number of women and girls in Dewsbury town centre. A shop worker called the force on Tuesday, June 3 and the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Policing Team also became aware of a number of comments

from other women and girls on social media saying they had also been approached. A man, 24, was arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning. A police spokesman said: "A man has been

arrested following reports of a man approaching a number of women and girls in Dewsbury town centre and causing them concern. "A town centre store employee reported her concerns to

police on Tuesday afternoon (3 June) and also on social media. An investigation commenced and as a result a 24-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of this morning and currently

remains in custody. "The Dewsbury Neighbourhood Policing Team is aware of comments on social media from other females who have said that they have also been approached by a man in the

town centre. Three further potential victims have been identified and spoken to by the police. " Inspector Liz Lockwood, of Dewsbury Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “The

Neighbourhood Policing Team is working closely with our District Investigations Team to ensure that all victims are appropriately supported and that a comprehensive investigation is carried

out into these reports. “We will be increasing high visibility patrols in the town centre today and over the coming days to offer reassurance to the public, visit stores and reassure

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privacy notice here. “If anyone else has been approached by a man in concerning circumstances that has caused them to feel harassed, alarmed or distressed then I would urge them to come

forward. We are committed to protecting women and girls from violence and the fear of violence.” Anyone with any information is urged to contact Kirklees District Investigations Team on 101

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