Police have arrested a man over allegations of sexual harassment in a cafe, making sexual comments and trying to leave a large tip.

Officers had received reports that a man had been visiting a café on The Square in Wickham between Saturday January 7 and Monday January 9 and targeted an employee.

It was also reported that the man had left a large tip specifically for the victim – which was refused.

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Police carried out enquiries locally, identifying a man and making an arrest.

A 68-year-old man from Winchester was arrested on suspicion of attempting to incite a girl 13 to 15 to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity and harassment without violence. 

He has since been released on conditional bail until Sunday April 16 pending further police enquiries.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is committed to tackling violence against women and girls perpetrated by men. Violence, intimidation and harassment of any kind towards women and girls is not acceptable in any form.