Police were called at shortly before 10pm on Monday (September 9th) following a report a woman had been sexually assaulted near to the Morrisons shop on Preston Old Road
The woman said she had been approached by a man who had then attacked her and sexually assaulted her.
Following a number of enquiries we arrested a man, and he has now been charged.
Jordan Owens, 26, of Preston Old Road, was due to appear before Lancaster Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday, September 12th) charged with sexual assault, assault, non-fatal strangulation and theft.
The victim is being supported by officers.