Police investigate serious sexual assault in Exeter
There is likely to be an increased police presence in and around the area
Police are appealing for information following a report of a serious sexual assault on a woman in Exeter.
It happened in the early hours of Saturday 18 June.
The woman was attacked by a man in the Catacombs area of the city and found in Exe Street around 2.00am. The suspect is sought by police.
The victim was taken to hospital but has since been discharged. She continues to be supported by specially-trained officers.
Police enquiries are continuing and detectives have issued an appeal for information from the public.
Detective Inspector Stephanie Blundell said: "We are asking anyone who was in the area of Bartholomew Street West, close to the junction of Fore Street, between the hours of 1.30am and 2.15am on Saturday morning to contact us.
"We are particularly interested in locating any dashcam footage of the area or any private CCTV recordings that people may have of the street.
"The public are likely to see an increased police presence in and around the area as police enquiries continue."
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police via 101@dc.police.uk or by telephone on 101, quoting crime reference CR/053679/22.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.