Woman in her thirties sexually assaulted in Peterborough underpass

Police are appealing for anyone who recognises the attacker to get in touch

Bourges Boulevard
Author: Victoria HornagoldPublished 22nd Aug 2023
Last updated 22nd Aug 2023

Detectives are investigating after a woman in her 30s was sexually assaulted in Peterborough early Sunday morning.

The victim was attacked at some point between 2:30am and 3:50am in the underpass between Bourges Boulevard and Westfield Road.

The suspect is described as a Black or Asian man in his 20s, of skinny build, with black curly hair. He was wearing beige trousers, a white t-shirt, white trainers and a light beige jacket.

No arrests have been made, but an investigation is ongoing.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who saw a man matching the suspect’s description in the area between 1am and 4am.

They would also like to speak any drivers with dashcam footage who were in the area of Bourges Boulevard, Taverners Road or Westfield Road.

Anyone with information is being asked to visit the polices' website, quoting 35/62429/23.

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