Police are appealing for witnesses after a report of a sexual assault in
Portsmouth on Sunday evening (November 20).
It was reported to police that at approximately 5.45pm, a 19-year-old woman
was walking down the alleyway that links Wellington Street and Aldwell
Street in the direction of Somers Road.
The woman was approximately halfway down the alleyway when she was
approached by a man who then touched her inappropriately over her clothing
and attempted to pull her to the ground.
A second woman who saw what was happening intervened and the man walked
away in the direction of Guildhall Square. It’s possible that he turned
into the area of Aldwell Street, Lower Forbury Road, River Street or
Sedgley Close.
The woman was not injured and is being supported.
Since this incident was reported to police, they have been conducting
enquiries to locate the man involved.
Officers are continuing their enquiries but are now turning to the public
for assistance.
The man involved is described as;
White
Aged in his 40s/50s
Of larger build, overweight
5ft 8in tall
Short grey hair, slightly balding
Grey stubble
Wearing a grey hoody with the hood up.
Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and
saw what happened.
Do you recognise the above description? Did you see anyone in the area
matching this description?
Were you the woman who intervened or do you know who this was?
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting 44220471727.
Portsmouth on Sunday evening (November 20).
It was reported to police that at approximately 5.45pm, a 19-year-old woman
was walking down the alleyway that links Wellington Street and Aldwell
Street in the direction of Somers Road.
The woman was approximately halfway down the alleyway when she was
approached by a man who then touched her inappropriately over her clothing
and attempted to pull her to the ground.
A second woman who saw what was happening intervened and the man walked
away in the direction of Guildhall Square. It’s possible that he turned
into the area of Aldwell Street, Lower Forbury Road, River Street or
Sedgley Close.
The woman was not injured and is being supported.
Since this incident was reported to police, they have been conducting
enquiries to locate the man involved.
Officers are continuing their enquiries but are now turning to the public
for assistance.
The man involved is described as;
White
Aged in his 40s/50s
Of larger build, overweight
5ft 8in tall
Short grey hair, slightly balding
Grey stubble
Wearing a grey hoody with the hood up.
Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and
saw what happened.
Do you recognise the above description? Did you see anyone in the area
matching this description?
Were you the woman who intervened or do you know who this was?
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting 44220471727.
