Woman ‘punched in chest and left with damaged finger’ in UK city ‘intercourse assault’
Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Aldershot. Officers have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the alleged incident
Police have made an arrest in the case(Image: Google)
A woman was reportedly punched in the chest and had her hair pulled by a man during an alleged sexual assault in a UK town, leaving her with a broken finger.
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of sexual assault after the alleged incident in Aldershot, Hampshire, on Saturday, July 11. Officers say they were called to reports that a woman in her 30s had been approached at around 11.30pm on Alison’s Road.
Hampshire Police said the man then allegedly kissed the woman, pulled her hair and punched her in the chest before she was able to run away. She was later taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers say they were called to reports that a woman in her 30s had been sexually assaulted(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The woman is believed to have suffered a broken finger, a concussion, bruising and scratches.
Hampshire Police confirmed a 29-year-old man from Aldershot was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a female and wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. The man has been bailed.
Police have asked for any witnesses to come forward with information. The force said: “To help with our investigation, we would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time mentioned above.
“Did you witness the incident? Do you have any dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage that could help our enquiries? Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting the reference number 44260332742.”
You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website.
Meanwhile, a mum has demanded enhanced safety measures on train services after her 16-year-old daughter was reportedly sexually assaulted and intimidated by an older man during an evening journey.
The woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, revealed her daughter was returning home with a mate from Liverpool city centre to Headbolt Lane station last Thursday evening (September 17). She explained the girls were confronted by an older man who seemed intoxicated after he boarded the train at Sandhills Station.
She revealed: “While on the train, my daughter and her friend were approached by an older man who appeared to be drunk. He proceeded to intimidate my daughter and then touched her inappropriately.
“The man and his friend even offered to walk my daughter and her friend home, despite my daughter telling them that she was only 15. She told them that her dad was picking them up, and thankfully the men got off the train at Kirkby. I dread to think what could have happened if they had followed the girls off the train.”
She revealed her daughter felt “completely helpless” and insisted there was “no security presence or staff on the train”, adding: “She did not feel that there was anywhere she could safely turn for immediate help.”
Merseyrail maintains that passenger safety is its “highest priority”, asserting that all trains should always be staffed and that CCTV coverage is monitored 24/7 at all stations and on every train. Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has pledged to investigate the incident.
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