Police have released CCTV as they appeal for information.
Police released CCTV (Image: Police)
Police have released CCTV and launched a manhunt after an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in broad daylight. Investigating officers are appealing to the public for help to identify the man following the attack on October 23.
According to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, the victim was inappropriately touched and spoken to on West Street, Andover, at around 4pm. Police officers believe the man pictured can help their investigation.
Police are appealing to identify this man following the sexual assault (Image: Hamshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary)
He is described as white, around 6ft 2ins tall, of a skinny build, and aged between 30 and 40. Police added he has dark hair with a dark brown beard and moustache.
The man is wearing a dark puffer jacket, blue jeans, red and white cap, and sunglasses in the CCTV image. Officers are urging anyone who might known him to get in touch as soon as possible.
The force said in a public appeal: “We believe the man in this image can help us with our investigation and would urge him, or anyone who knows his identity, to get in touch with us. If you recognise the man, or have information that could assist our investigation, please call 101 quoting reference 44250480605.
“You can also submit information via our website here. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website here.”
The victim was attacked on West Street in Andover (Image: Google Maps Street View)
The latest appeal comes days after police issued an e-fit image of a man they would like to identify following a sexual assault at Gants Hill Undergound station in London. The attack took place shortly before 4pm on Sunday, August 17.
Police said the unknown offender attacked the woman at the station before running onto a train heading towards Stratford in east London. The force is now urging anyone with relevant information on what happened to get in touch as soon as possible.
DS Gough, of British Transport Police, said in a public appeal: “Unfortunately CCTV footage of the incident was unavailable in this particular case, so we are releasing an E-fit of a person we would like to speak to in connection.
“We believe that the man may have information which could help our investigation and urge anyone who recognises him to get in touch.”
The police force added: “Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 349 of 17 August. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
