Appeal for witnesses following sexual assault – Reading
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Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault in Reading.
The incident occurred at around 12am on Thursday (31/8) at the bus stop on St Mary’s Butts, near to the Market Stalls and opposite the Boundary public house.
A man touched the victim, a woman in her late teens, inappropriately over her clothing.
The offender is described as a white man, aged in his twenties or thirties, around 5ft 7ins tall, has brown hair, a beard and a moustache.
He was wearing baggy trousers, a yellow top and was carrying a backpack.
Police investigator, Charis Griffiths based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing for anybody who witnessed this to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.
“You can do so by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43230389344.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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