NewsUK NewsAsdaPolice were called to an Asda supermarket in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, following reports that a teenage girl had been sexually assaulted inside the store09:38, 25 Jul 2026Police have arrested a man on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in an Asda supermarket.Officers were called to the store on Asdale Road in Wakefield at around 3:45pm on Thursday to reports of a sexual assault.West Yorkshire Police said it understands the suspect was confronted by a woman who was shopping in the kitchen aisle and have urged her to get in touch and assist with the ongoing investigation.A 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of sexual assault and assault of a police officer, the force added.West Yorkshire Police said: "We are appealing for a woman to come forward following a reported sexual offence in a supermarket in Wakefield."Officers were called to the ASDA supermarket on Asdale Road at around 3.45pm yesterday (23 July) to reports that a man had sexually assaulted a teenage girl within the store."A 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of sexual assault and also assault PC offences."We understand that a woman who was shopping in the kitchen aisle confronted the suspect and officers are urging her to come forward to assist with the ongoing enquiries into this incident.Article continues below"If anyone else has witnessed this incident and has not already spoken to the police, they are asked to contact Wakefield District Investigations Team via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13260419558."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌West Yorkshire PoliceCrimeAsda