Appeal for witnesses
Avon and Somerset police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in the Totterdown area of Bristol on 12th November. The victim, a woman in her twenties, was in Henry Street at about 9.45pm when she was grabbed from behind and sexually assaulted.
Det Insp Dave Lewis said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the victim and I’d like to reassure the local community that a full investigation is already under way. During the incident, the victim fought back, resulting in the offender running off, but as she didn’t see her attacker she hasn’t been able to give us a description. We’re asking for the public’s help. Were you in the Henry Street area around 9.45pm on Monday? Did you see or hear anything suspicious?
“There are two pubs in the local area, so we’re hoping anyone visiting either pub last night may have information which could assist us. We’re carrying out extra patrols in Totterdown to reassure the community and if anyone has any ongoing worries or concerns, please speak to an officer in the local neighbourhood policing team.”
If you have information which could help the inquiry, please call Investigations on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5218252368.
You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.
No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.