Police investigate sexual assault in Luton

The attack took place on 5th January

Author: Henry WinterPublished 19th Jan 2023

Police are investigating the sexual assault of a woman in Luton earlier this month

At around 9.30pm on the 5th of January she was attacked whilst walking on New Bedford Road.

The man was described as 5ā€™4ā€™ā€™, with short curly black hair, stubble. He was wearing a grey tracksuit bottoms, dark coloured hooded jumper and coat.

Detective Constable Laura McDonagh said: ā€œThis attack was unprovoked and distressing for the victim involved and our team of officers are working closely to support the victim, whilst progressing enquiries to identify the man involved.

ā€œWe are appealing to anyone who was in this area, either on foot or travelling in a vehicle who may have had access to a dash camera and may have recorded anyone in the area, as this could assist us with our investigation.ā€

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