Teen Sexually Assaulted by Four Men in Hampshire Park
A chilling attack unfolded between 1pm and 3pm on Thursday, 3 February, when a teenage girl was sexually assaulted by a group of four young men while walking along the pathway between Nepal Gardens and Naishes Lane in Hampshire.
Attack Interrupted by Passing Family
The terrifying ordeal was cut short when a family walking towards the scene disturbed the group. A woman from the family stayed with the victim for five minutes, offering comfort and escorting her to a safer location.
Suspects Description & Clothing
The suspects are described as males aged between 19 and 20 years old, standing between 5ft 11in and 6ft 1in tall. All were wearing light jeans, white shoes, and dark hooded tops at the time.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
The incident was first reported to police on Friday, 25 February, more than three weeks after it occurred. Hampshire officers have launched a full investigation and are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour or saw a group matching the suspects’ description to come forward.
Police are especially keen to speak with the woman who provided support to the victim after the assault.
Got CCTV or dash-cam footage from the area? It could be vital to the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote crime reference 44220078500. You can also submit details online at Hampshire Police’s online crime reporting.
