CCTV appeal after teenager sexually assaulted in Bristol
Police say social media, and forensic enquiries are being carried out
A police investigation is continuing after a report of a teenager being sexually assaulted in Bristol.
Officers at Avon & Somerset Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify in connection with the incident in St James' Park in August.
It happened at around 10pm on Saturday 16 August.
The force said it has caused distress and upset for the victim and her family.
Police remain in contact with victim, who has been referred to services which support people who have suffered sexual violence and abuse.
The initial report to officers included a description of the offender, who was said to be a man in his 30s, believed to be of Asian heritage, and approximately 5ft 4-6ins. He was said to be wearing black clothing and in possession of a black rucksack at the time.
DC Channon Dayus, officer in the case, said: “This is an awful incident which has caused distress and upset for the victim and her family.
“We would like to assure the community that while we have not received any similar reports involving other victims, one incident is too many and a full investigation is underway.
“The CCTV enquiries we have carried out since this awful sexual assault have resulted in us wishing to identify the man, pictured.
“We are always conscious of the impact publicity of such offences can have on victims, but we’ve not been able to identify this man ourselves and therefore we now are seeking the public’s support because finding out who this man in will help us to progress this investigation.”