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Hunt for woman after boy, 13, is sexually assaulted in Primark

CCTV image of woman police want to speak to in connection with the sexual assault. (Hampshire Police)
CCTV image of woman police want to speak to in connection with the sexual assault. (Hampshire Police)

Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they want to speak to in connection with the sexual assault of a 13-year-old boy in a Primark.

Officers received a report a woman sexually assaulted a boy over his clothing and winked at him before walking away at the store in Above Bar Street, Southampton.

The incident was reported at around 1.45pm on 25 February.

The woman is described as aged 20 to 30, wearing red fishnet tights, a stripy top and a grey wig.

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Officers received a report a woman sexually assaulted a boy in a Primark in Southampton. (Getty)

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A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “We would like to speak to her in connection with an investigation into a report of sexual assault against a 13-year-old boy in Southampton.

“On Friday, 25 February, we received a report that at around 1.45pm in Primark in Above Bar Street, a woman sexually assaulted the boy over his clothing and winked at him before walking away.

“The woman is described as aged 20 to 30, wearing red fishnet tights, a stripy top and a grey wig when the incident occurred.

“Did you see anyone behaving suspiciously in the area at this time that fits this description? Do you know the woman pictured?

If you have any information contact Hampshire Police on 101 or report online, quoting 44220078753.