Police are still appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Southwater. The...

Published: 6:48 pm December 28, 2023
Updated: 11:36 am October 8, 2025
Appeal for information following sexual assault in Southwater

Police are still appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Southwater.

The 19-year-old victim was approached by an unknown man around 10.30pm on Saturday 14 October in the vicinity of Cedar Drive.

She was assaulted and had a quantity of cash stolen, and suffered injuries requiring medical treatment.

An EFIT image has now been released based on the man’s description.

The suspect is described as a black man, 5’ 11” and with facial hair, wearing a black tracksuit, black shoes, and a black and red puffer jacket.

Police would like to speak to any witnesses who saw anyone matching the description in the area around this time, or who may have captured any relevant CCTV, doorbell, or dash cam footage.

Anyone with any information is asked to report it to police online or via 101, quoting serial 314 of 16/10.

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