Woman in 20s sexually assaulted after being adopted as CCTV of hooded man launched in manhunt
The victim was allegedly sexually assaulted while walking uphill in Cheapside, near London Road, Brighton, with police now releasing a CCTV footage of man they would like to speak to
Police have released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to
Cops have released CCTV of a hooded man after a woman in her 20s was allegedly sexually assaulted while being followed up a hill. The victim was allegedly attacked around 2.30am yesterday while walking uphill in Cheapside, near London Road, Brighton, the Sun reports.
The suspect is believed to have approached the woman from behind and assaulted her before fleeing on foot. The victim is now being supported by specialist officers after being found by a member of the public.
Cops have announced they would like to speak to a man described as “in his mid to late 20s, white, with dark hair and a short blond/brown beard and moustache.
The woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Brighton yesterday at 2.30am
Chief Superintendent Adam Hays, said: “Sexual violence has no place in Brighton and Hove, and we will not tolerate it in any form.
“We take every report of sexual offending extremely seriously and are committed to doing all we can to protect the public, support victims, and apprehend those found responsible.
“We encourage anyone who feels unsafe, witnesses suspicious behaviour, or has concerns about someone’s actions to make a report to police”.
Police have asked anyone with information to get in touch by calling 101 quoting Operation Toronto, or make a report online.
Earlier this week in a separate incident police released an e-fit of a man they’d like to speak with after a girl was reportedly sexually assaulted during a rapper’s show at Reading Festival. The alleged incident happened during Gunna’s set at the festival on Saturday, August 29.
A man is reported to have touched a girl inappropriately at The Gallery Stage during Gunna’s show. Thames Valley Police detectives have now released an e-fit of a man as they work to investigate the alleged sexual assault.
The suspect is described as south Asian with dark skin and in his late 20s to early 30s. Police said he has dark short hair and was wearing a beige jacket and similar coloured trousers.
