Witness appeal after series of serious incidents in Northampton

Officers want to reassure the community

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 21st Jun 2024

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following three suspicious incidents in Northampton.

The first incident happened on Monday, June 17, at about 9.45am, when a man approached a woman in Bristle Street, Northampton, and made sexual comments towards her. The man is described as a black man, about 6ft, wearing navy jogging bottoms, a navy hoodie and black and white sliders.

The second one happened on Thursday, June 20, at about 2pm, when a 16-year-old girl got on a bus on the Drapery. Once inside, a man sat next to her, although many seats were free, and made sexual comments towards her. A member of the public intervened and the man got off the bus. The suspect was described as a black man, wearing dark sliders and white socks.

The third incident happened on the same day at 9pm, when a man propositioned a woman in Mill Pond Drive, Upton, and attempted to follow her into her home. He was described as a black man and wearing black trainers with white soles, and an all-black tracksuit.

Police officers have been conducting patrols in the relevant areas to reassure the community and an investigation has been launched by detectives to bring the person/people responsible to justice.

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