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Officers investigating a sexual assault in Portsmouth city centre earlier this month have now charged a man.
It was reported to us that at approximately 10.15pm on Wednesday (1 February) a woman in her 20s was approached by a man on a bicycle in the Guildhall area.
The man followed her for a short time before attempting to sexually assault her as they approached the Cenotaph. He then indecently exposed himself before cycling away.
The woman involved is currently being supported by specialist officers.
Tesfagabriel Gebrzgabhir, 34, of Belmont Street, has now been charged with sexual assault.
He is been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Monday (13 February).