Woman assaulted outside The Gurkha Kitchen in Exeter

Police seek witnesses after multiple assaults on Heavitree Road

The assault happened yesterday afternoon (Wed 1st July)
Author: Richard MuriePublished 2nd Jul 2026

Police are seeking witnesses and further possible victims after a woman was assaulted outside The Gurkha Kitchen on Heavitree Road, Exeter.

The incident occurred between 3.30pm and 3.40pm yesterday (Wednesday 1st July) when a man reportedly assaulted a woman.

Following the initial assault, it is believed that the same suspect may have committed further attacks on other females near the Waitrose bus stop.

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of assault but has since been released on police bail, police confirmed.

Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incidents, may have been a victim, or has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

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