Appeal for witnesses to sexual assault by touching – Bracknell

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault by touching in Bracknell.

Sometime between 6.50am and 7am on Friday (1/9), a man approached a woman aged in her late teens from behind while she was tying her shoelace on the footpath between Blewburton Walk and Calfridus Way, near to the railway underpass.

When the victim started to stand back up, the man, who was unknown to her, touched her over her clothing inappropriately before walking off.

The offender is described as white, 5ft 4ins tall, aged in his mid-thirties, of slim build and had short, messy hair. He was wearing dark blue jeans, a grey t-shirt and grey trainers.

Investigating officer PC Neil Britnell Davidson said: “We are investigating this sexual assault of a woman by touching.

“We are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

"We are also asking anyone who lives in the area who has a CCTV camera, or anyone with a dashcam who was driving in the area to please check their recordings and get in touch if it shows anything that may be of use for our investigation.

“Anyone with information or footage can report through our online pages or call 101, quoting reference 43230391301.

“If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

JD

UPDATE: The quote has been amended.