A MAN in his 50s was arrested after an altercation - during which a woman ended up in a canal.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on the Bridgwater and Taunton canal path near the back of B&M and Morrisons on Broadway, Bridgwater.
A passer-by called the police after discovering the woman in the water on Sunday, August 29.
The altercation happened between 4.30pm and 5pm.
The woman said a man who was known to her had assaulted her.
"Officers attended and arrested a man in his 50s nearby," said a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police.
"He remains in police custody at this time.
"We are grateful to the passer-by who stopped to help the woman.
"The woman was checked over by medics but declined hospital treatment.
"Officers believe a number of people were in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident or have information which could help their enquiries.
"If you can help call 101 quoting reference 5221199905."
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