Police search for man after sexual assault in Hertfordshire

The incident happened in Berkhamsted

Police are appealing for witnesses
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 11th Jun 2025

Hertfordshire police are searching for a man after an incident that happened in Berkhamsted on the 13th May this year.

There were reports of a sexual assault behind Berkhamsted Leisure Centre.

They're appealing for any witnesses or information, and released this statement: "The incident reportedly occurred sometime between 11pm on Tuesday 13 May and 3am the following day behind Berkhamsted Leisure Centre on Langley Meadow.

"The man engaged the victim in conversation and after overcoming her, removed some of her clothing. The victim successfully fought off the suspect and he ran away. She was not physically injured but was understandably shaken.

"The suspect was described as a white man with medium-length brown hair."

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