Police Hunt Man After Sexual Assault Attempt in Portsmouth Alley
Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after a sexual assault attempt in Portsmouth on Sunday evening, November 20.
Victim Attacked While Walking Through Alley
At around 5.45pm, a 19-year-old woman was walking through the alley connecting Wellington Street and Aldwell Street towards Somers Road. Halfway down, a man approached her, touched her inappropriately over her clothes, and tried to pull her to the ground.
Thankfully, a second woman witnessed the attack and intervened, forcing the man to flee towards Guildhall Square. He may have headed into nearby Aldwell Street, Lower Forbury Road, River Street, or 1 Close.
Suspect Description and Appeal for Information
- White male, aged 40s-50s
- Larger build, overweight
- 5ft 8in tall
- Short grey hair, slightly balding with grey stubble
- Wearing a grey hoody with the hood up
The victim was not injured and is receiving support. Police have launched enquiries but need the public’s help to find the suspect.
“Do you recognise this man? Did you see anything suspicious? Were you the brave woman who intervened or know who she is? Please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 44220471727.
