Appeal for information as woman sexually assaulted in Northampton

It happened at an underpass

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 13th May 2024

Police want witnesses to get in touch after an incident in the Greyfriars underpass in Northampton, involving a woman and two men on Friday May 3rd.

Between 10.30pm and 11.15pm, a woman in her 30s was walking through the underpass from the direction of Upper Bath Street, when she was approached by two men.

One of the men pushed her against a wall before sexually assaulting her. In fear for her safety, the woman punched the man in a bid to escape and headed towards College Street.

The man is described as white, about 5ft 8ins with short dark hair and a short beard. He had a distinctive mole on the right side of his face and was wearing a black coat.

He was with a second man, who is believed to be in his 20s and was of a large build. Both men are believed to have left the underpass towards Northampton Bus Station and boarded the number 5 bus to Southfields.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have been approached in a similar manner.

Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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