The incident happened sometime between 1.30am and 2.45am this morning, Saturday, 19 March. The woman reported that she was walking along the West Street in Fareham when a man unknown to her approached her. The man then threatened her before attacking her in the area of a footbridge that goes over Western Way, close to Fareham train station. The man is described as being: · White · Aged late 20s – early 30s · Approximately 5ft 11 inches tall · Slim build · He had a full beard that was blonde / grey in colour. An investigation is underway and the woman is being supported by specially trained officers. Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to ascertain the exact circumstances and we would like to appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity in the early hours of this morning to get in touch. Were you in the area this morning between 1.30am and 2.45am? Did you see anything suspicious or anyone matching the description above? Perhaps you have CCTV or were driving in the area at the time and have dash-cam footage? Officers from Fareham’s Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out increased patrols in the area. If you have any concerns or information, please don’t hesitate to speak to them. Anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it might be, please get in touch as it could really help their investigation. Call us on 101 quoting 44220109191.
