Dog walker sexually assaulted near Maidenhead
Man was hiding in undergrowth
Police are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault in Maidenhead.
The incident occurred at around 5.45pm on Monday (14/8) on a footpath in an open meadow close to Woolley Firs and Cherry Garden Lane.
The victim was walking her dog when she saw a man crouched in the overgrowth along the path.
The victim felt uneasy and continued to walk towards a wooden gate. When she got to the gate she looked behind to see the man walking towards her.
The victim shouted at the man and he grabbed her jumper and tried lifting it up, causing the victim to scream. The man then made off in the other direction.
The offender is described as a black man, aged in his twenties, of a slim build and around 5ft 10ins tall. He had brown eyes and was clean shaven.
He was wearing a black tracksuit top with beige tracksuit bottoms and he was wearing a canvas hat with a brim that went all the way around.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Peter Fitzer of the CID team based at Maidenhead police station, said:
“I am appealing for anybody who witnessed this or who may have mobile phone footage of the incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.
“You can do so by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43230363229.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”