Appeal for witnesses to sexual assault – Oxford

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault in Oxford.

At around 6.30am on Wednesday (13/11), a woman in her forties was out running on Squitchey Lane when a man unknown to her grabbed her arm from behind and made an inappropriate comment towards her. The victim pulled her arm free and ran off.

The offender is described as white, aged in his late twenties to early thirties, of average build, around 6ft tall and had a deep voice. He was wearing a black hooded top with the hood up and a dark coloured gilet.

PC Chloe Palacio said: “I understand incidents such as these can be concerning but we are investigating it as a priority.

“I am appealing for any witnesses to this sexual assault to please come forward.

“Anyone with information or footage relating to the sexual assault should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240549099.

“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”

JD