Young woman followed and assaulted in woods near Camborne

She was pushed to the ground in broad daylight

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Author: Pirate FM ReporterPublished 5th Nov 2020
Last updated 5th Nov 2020

A woman in her 20s has been followed and pushed to the ground while walking in woods in Cornwall.

Police say she was assaulted in Tehidy Woods, near Camborne, in broad daylight at around 10am on Tuesday morning.

The suspect is described as a white man, wearing a black top, white trainers, a cap and a black face mask.

Officers are asking anyone with information about what happened to come forward.

"Police are appealing for information after a woman in her 20s was followed and assaulted (pushed to the ground) in Tehidy Woods near Camborne yesterday, Tuesday 3 November, at around 10am.

"The suspect is described as a white male, wearing a black top, white trainers, a cap and a black face mask.

"Anyone who was in the area at the time and may have any information which could assist police, is asked to call 101 or email 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime reference CR/092904/20."

Spokesperson, Devon and Cornwall Police