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CCTV appeal launched as part of ongoing sexual assault investigation

Tuesday 15th February 2022 Bath Echo News Team Crime

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Police officers investigating a sexual assault in the centre of Bath have launched an appeal for help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

The man police want to speak to | Image courtesy of Avon & Somerset Police

At 10.11pm on Wednesday 29th December, an 18-year-old woman was approached from behind and sexually assaulted by an unknown male while she was walking along Dorchester Street.

He then continued on foot along Dorchester Street and into St James Parade where he was lost to sight.

The man is described as being of Asian ethnic origin, of a large build, with black hair. He was wearing a turquoise shirt and carrying a dark coloured bag.

If you recognise the man pictured in the CCTV footage, get in touch with police on 101, quoting reference 5222010974.

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