Woman sexually assaulted at store in Bristol

Molly Seaman

20 September 2024 at 9:12 am·1-min read

Police want to speak to this man after a woman was sexually assaulted — -Credit: (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)

Police are investigating an incident where a woman was sexually assaulted in a convenience store in a suburb of Bristol. A CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to have been released following the assault.

Police were called around 11.30am on Sunday, April 16, 2023 to reports of a sexual assault. A woman reported being sexually assaulted in a convenience store in Abbotsford Road, Cotham Abbotsford Road, Cotham, police have said.

An investigation was launched and a number of lines of enquiries have been pursued. However, police are now appealing for the public's help to progress the investigation further.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "He is described as male, Asian, approximately 5ft 4-5ins, in his 30s or 40s, and of slim build. He has short dark hair, facial hair and is seen wearing a dark jacket.

"We’d urge anyone who knows this man, or may have any other relevant information that could assist our inquiries, to please call 101 and give the call-handler reference number 5223087757 or contact us online."

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