Sex assault investigated in Thatcham
Police look into reports elderly man touched a girl inappropriately
Last updated 13th May 2021
Police are investigating a sexual assault on a girl near a school in Thatcham.
A man approached her after she fell over and touched her inappropriately as he helped her up.
He then attempted to kiss her before a member of public intervened.
Police received a report on Friday (7/5), that just over two weeks prior, either on Wednesday 21 April, or Thursday 22 April between 8.15am and 9am, the victim, a girl, was walking and pushing her bicycle near Kennet School when she fell over.
The offender is described as a white man between seventy to eighty years old. He had grey hair with a bald patch on top and was wearing a baggy t-shirt and blue jogging bottoms. He was acting as if he had been drinking or taking drugs.
PC Hannah Potter, based at Newbury police station said:
“I am appealing for any witnesses of this incident, or anyone who saw a man matching the description provided in the area at the time to please get in touch.
“I am also keen to speak to the member of public, a man, who intervened when they witnessed this incident.
“Please get in touch by making a report online or by calling 101 and quoting reference 43210195396.
“If you wish to remain 100% anonymous you can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”