Man 'caught upskirting' ends up with a head injury in Sheffield city centre
A man has suffered a head injury after being accused of upskirting in Sheffield city centre.
South Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation following the sexual assault, in which a man was allegedly caught taking photos or videos up a person's clothing in The Moor in the early hours of the morning. The man was then attacked in which he suffered a head injury.
The man was assaulted at 12.43am. The seriousness of his head injury has not been made public by police.
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In a statement, a force spokesperson appealed for witnesses to come forward. They said: "We have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses following a reported sexual offence and assault in Sheffield city centre.
"It is reported that shortly after midnight in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, September 15, a man committed a sexual offence in The Moor in an upskirting incident. The man was then allegedly assaulted around 12.43am on The Moor and suffered a head injury. Enquiries remain ongoing and efforts are ongoing to locate the victim of the upskirting offence.
"We are now appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time or anyone who witnessed either of these incidents to get in touch with us."
Pass information by calling 101, quoting incident number 33 of September 15 or go online here. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit them online here.
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