Woman Attacked and Assaulted in Gosport – Police Hunt Orange Van Suspect
Young Woman Found Distressed on Cycle Path
Police are probing a shocking attack in Gosport after a woman in her 20s was found distressed on a cycle path between Long Drive and Rowner Lane at around 7.50pm on Tuesday, April 19.
The victim told officers she was forced into an orange van by a stranger earlier that afternoon in Station Road, sometime between 3pm and 4pm. She was then driven to nearby woodland where she suffered a physical assault before managing to flee.
Officers Scramble to Identify Suspect
Detective Inspector Dal Andrews said: “This was a very distressing incident for the woman involved. We have officers combing the area for clues, reviewing CCTV and doorbell camera footage, and carrying out house-to-house enquiries to piece together what happened.”
He added: “We’re working closely with the victim to pinpoint the exact timeline and location and to gather more information about the man responsible.”
Police urge anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage from Station Road and surrounding streets to come forward immediately.
Community on Alert as Police Boost Patrols
Chief Inspector Fifi Gulam-Husen, District Commander for Fareham and Gosport, acknowledged the community’s concerns: “This incident will understandably alarm residents. We’re treating this seriously with detectives, neighbourhood officers, and patrol units stepping up regular patrols across the borough.”
She urged locals to report suspicious activity and to use the StreetSafe tool to highlight areas that feel unsafe due to poor lighting, abandoned buildings, or intimidating behaviour.
Call for Information
- Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 44220153483.
- Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
Police remain determined to bring the attacker to justice and keep Gosport safe.
