Police investigate sexual assault in Hereford
It happened on Saturday
Last updated 7th Sep 2026
Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to in connection, with a sexual assault in Hereford.
The incident, in which a woman was sexually assaulted by touching, occurred on Saturday (5 September) at around 4.30am, on Blueschool Street, on a slipway to the rear of Sensory and Rye, close to the entrance of the car park for Maylord Orchards shopping centre.
CCTV images have been released, showing a man who was seen at Hereford Train Station at around 6am, before boarding the 06.18 train to London Paddington. The man was seen wearing a black top, jeans and a black cap and carrying a black Puma rucksack.
In an earlier CCTV image, taken at around 2.15am on the same date, at the Soho Shop on Commercial Road in Hereford he was seen wearing a coat.
Detective Sergeant Tracy Robinson said: “We are conducting a full investigation and the woman is being supported by specialist officers.
“We are urging anyone who recognises the man pictured, or who may have any information to support our investigation to please get in touch.
“Please call DC Cathryn Blake on 01905 716730 or email [email protected] if you can assist.”
Alternatively, information can be shared with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org