CCTV appeal after Bath women touched inappropriately

Police want to trace a man described as white, around five foot five and aged between 60 and 70

Avon and Somerset police say they understand the mental impact such incidents can have on victims
Author: James DiamondPublished 29th Sep 2022

CCTV images have been released of a man wanted in connection with several sexual offences in Bath city centre.

Four women all reported being touched inappropriately on the afternoon of Tuesday 20 September, in the Southgate area, between 1pm and 2pm.

Bath Beat Manager PC Lynn Capewell said: “As with any sexual offence, we will ensure the victims receive any support they need following these incidents.

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"Nobody was physically injured in these sexual assaults, but we are conscious the upset and mental toll these types of assaults can have on victims, both in the short and long term.

“The CCTV images have been shared with Bath officers who are out on patrol in the city centre to try to help our enquiries."

The suspect is described as white, around five foot, five, with grey hair and aged between 60 and 70.

Anyone who recognises either the description or the man in the photos is asked to call 101 and quote the reference number 5222228862.

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