Police continue appeal after reports of sexual assault in Bottesford
They say it happened at around midday yesterday (1 November)
Police in Leicestershire continue their appeal for information after reports of a sexual assault.
They say it happened in Bottesford at around midday yesterday, with officers saying the suspect left the area before police arrived.
Nobody's been arrested, and enquiries are ongoing.
Leicestershire Police said: "Officers are appealing for anyone to come forward following a report a woman was sexually assaulted in Bottesford this morning (Friday 1 November).
"The incident was reported to have happened on a path near Winter Beck, off Belvoir Road, just after 11.20am.
"The suspect left the area prior to police arriving. No arrests have been made at this time and enquiries are continuing."
Detective Inspector Jenny Tattersall said: “The investigation is in its early stages and I’d ask anyone who was in on the footpath by Winter Beck which runs between Barkestone Lane and Belvoir Road this morning before midday to get in touch.”
“Did you see anyone acting in a manner that seemed unusual, suspicious or caught your attention? Any details you’re able to provide, no matter how insignificant you think they are, could help.”
You can pass on information by visiting their website and quoting incident 296 of 1 November.
Alternatively call 101.