Northampton detectives renew appeal for witnesses after sexual assault

Police seek information on assault in Abington Avenue area

Northamptonshire Police
Author: Kseniia YakutinaPublished 7th Oct 2026

Detectives in Northampton are reiterating their call for witnesses and those with relevant footage following a sexual assault in the Abington Avenue area.

The assault occurred near Lea Road and Stimpson Avenue between 3.30am and 4.30am on Sunday, 27th September, when a woman was attacked by a man.

During the incident, the woman also lost a small black bag with a black and white strap.

Officers are asking anyone with CCTV, doorbell, or dash cam footage from the area, or those who might have found the woman's bag afterwards, to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 26000581660, or provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555111.

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