Police hunt man caught on CCTV after shocking sexual assault in Portsmouth.

Late-Night Attack in Southsea Street

A terrifying ordeal unfolded in Portsmouth between 2.30am and 5.30am on July 23. A 22-year-old woman leaving Popworld nightclub at around 2.30am was walking along Guildhall Walk when she met a mystery man. The pair reportedly walked off together, heading south along Guildhall Walk.

Victim Found Injured Hours Later

The woman was discovered nearly three hours later in Earlsdon Street and rushed by ambulance to hospital. Police believe she was sexually assaulted in bin sheds near 1 House, Sackville Street.

Can You ID This Man?

Officers have released CCTV images of the man they urgently want to speak to. If you recognise him or have any information, call police on 101 quoting incident 44160274501.

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