Woman sexually assaulted in Cheltenham

It happened just before 8.30am yesterday on the the Honeybourne Line.

Author: Harry LongPublished 12th Feb 2024

A woman's been sexually assaulted in Cheltenham.

It happened just before 8.30am yesterday on the the Honeybourne Line, close to the Queen's Road end.

A woman aged in her 30s was chased by a man who touched her.

A woman aged in her 30s who was out running spotted a man who appeared to be talking to himself and was walking around in circles.

As she passed him, he began to run after her before touching her bottom.

She ran faster and the man then walked off in the opposite direction, towards the town centre.

The man was described as being white, aged in his 40s, about 5ft 7in in height and of a slim build.

He had a reddish-blonde bushy beard and was wearing a pale blue neckerchief, a dirty grey Beanie hat, a round-necked jumper and jeans worn low, revealing boxer shorts beneath. He was also wearing a backpack.

Officers searched the area following the sexual assault and have been trawling CCTV.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact officers.

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