Update: Police investigating reported sexual assault appeal for witnesses

A man arrested following a sexual assault in Flookburgh on Tuesday (13 October) has been charged with an offence. Thomas McDonagh, 32, of Back Lord Street, Blackpool has been charged with rape. He was remanded in police custody to appear at Barrow Magistrates Court today (16 October). Previous Release – 14/10/26 Detectives investigating a report of a sexual assault at Lakeland Leisure Park, Flookburgh on Tuesday evening (13 October) are appealing for information. Police were contacted at around 23:18 hrs by a third party who reported concerns for a woman in her 30s. The incident is believed to have occurred at Lakeland Leisure Park. One male has been arrested and is currently in custody. The woman is receiving support from specialist officers and partners. Anyone with information about this incident which may assist officers is urged to come forward. You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit  quoting incident number 265 of 13 October. You can also phone on 101. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. You can learn more about the support on offer to victims of rape and sexual assault on the Cumbria Police website here: https://www.cumbria.police.uk/get-advice/personal-safety/rape-and-sexual-assault