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Man charged after woman sexually assaulted at PureGym in Ashford

11:35, 23 October 2024

updated: 16:11, 23 October 2024

A man has been charged after a woman was sexually assaulted at a gym.

The incident is said to have happened on Tuesday evening, October 22, at PureGym in Warren Retail Park, Ashford.

A man has been charged after a woman was sexually assaulted PureGym in Ashford
A man has been charged after a woman was sexually assaulted PureGym in Ashford

A police officer was on duty in the Eureka Park area when he was approached by a member of the public shortly before 1am on Tuesday, who reported that a woman had been sexually assaulted by a gymgoer earlier in the evening.

Jordan Mutemeri, 23, of Guernsey Way, was later arrested in the area.

Today, he was charged with sexual assault on a woman, as well as outraging public decency in relation to a separate incident at the gym on the same date against two other women.

He was also charged with possession of class B drugs, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a bladed article, and a public order offence.

He has been remanded and is due to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court today.

A spokesperson for PureGym said: "We are aware of the allegations against a male member regarding a series of incidents at PureGym Ashford Warren Retail Park.

“Our Dedicated Care team is investigating this matter thoroughly and we are co-operating fully with the police during their ongoing investigation.”

Officers are continuing to investigate the incidents and anyone with information which could assist should contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/178991/24.

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