Appeal for information as police investigate sexual assault in Swindon
An 18-year-old woman is reported to have been approached by a man she did not know as she was standing next to a taxi in Wood Street
Wiltshire Police have launched an appeal for information as they investigate a reported sexual assault.
They say that the incident took place in Wood Street, Swindon in the early hours of September 26th, at about 1.20am.
An 18-year-old woman is reported to have been approached by a man she did not know as she was standing next to a taxi in Wood Street, Swindon, where she was grabbed from behind and touched inappropriately by the man before she was able to get into the taxi and leave with a female friend.
Detective Inspector Eirin Martin said; “We urgently need to hear from you if you recognise the person in the photograph or were in the area at the time of the assault. This was a really concerning incident which was carried out by someone unknown to the victim.
“If you do have any information that could help us to identify the person responsible, please don’t hesitate to contact us as soon as possible.”
If you can help, please call 101 quoting log 54260116912.
You can also leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Information on how to report sexual offences and the support available can be found on the Wiltshire Police website.