Police appeal for witnesses after a woman was subjected to a sexual assault in Aylesbury

An appeal for witnesses has been launched by Thames Valley Police after a woman was subjected to a sexual assault in Aylesbury.

On Saturday 13th March 2021, at 5.45pm, a woman aged in her twenties was walking in Alfred Rose Park with her dog.

An unknown man approached the woman  from behind and grabbed the woman around her chest and arms them pulled her close to him before inappropriately touching he woman over her clothing.

The woman shouted at the offender and then elbowed him in the ribs, causing him to run off towards Dunsham Lane.

The offender is described as a white man, aged approximately 18 years old and about 5ft 8ins tall with an average build. He had a blonde fringe to his hair and was wearing a black coat with a hood up, dark tracksuit bottoms, dark shoes and a surgical face mask. He was also carrying a red and black bag.

Investigating officer PC Charlotte Ross, based at Aylesbury police station, said: ‘I am appealing to anybody who was in the vicinity of Alfred Rose Park on Saturday evening who think that they witnessed this incident to please get in touch with police.

I would also ask anybody who recognises the description of the offender to please contact us. Thankfully, the swift actions of the victim meant that she was not hurt and the offender ran off.

Anybody who was in the area and has any information that can assist this investigation should call the 24-hour number 101, quoting reference 43210105656 or make a report online.

Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.‘

*Source of article : Thames Valley Police ‘latest news’.