Man Accused of Inappropriate Touching on Church Street
Just after 8.30pm on Saturday, March 18, a man allegedly touched a 13-year-old girl inappropriately before breaking into a strange dance on busy Church Street.
Offender Walks Off When Age Revealed
Witnesses say the suspect immediately walked away upon learning the girl’s age.
Police Release CCTV Images in Hunt for Suspect
Detectives have scoured CCTV footage and carried out witness inquiries. They’ve now issued images of a man they believe could be key to cracking the case.
“We take reports of sexual assault very seriously,” said Detective Inspector Michael Fletcher. “This was a traumatic experience for the victim, and we are working hard to ensure that the person responsible is identified.”
“I’m urging the man in the footage, or anyone who recognises him, to come forward. He may hold vital information to help our ongoing investigation.”
How to Help the Investigation
If you have any information, contact @MerPoLCC on Twitter or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111. Please quote reference 23000231371.
