Potential witnesses sought in connection to alleged sexual assault in Swindon
Police are still keen to speak to a couple of potential witnesses
Last updated 25th Oct 2021
Wiltshire Police is appealing for help regarding an alleged sexual assault in Swindon.
Officers are keen to speak to a cyclist captured on CCTV who may be a witness.
They're also keen to talk to a woman stood at a bus stop on Newport Street the same day of the alleged attack early in the morning on October 2.
Officers are making the appeal even though a man has been arrested and charged in connection to the sexual assault reported to have taken place on the High Street in Old Town.
"We are trying to trace a potential witness to an alleged sexual assault in Swindon.
"Detectives are carrying out enquiries relating to an incident in High Street, Old Town, at around 7.15am on 2 October.
"A man has been arrested and charged in connection with this offence.
"However, our enquiries are ongoing and we would like to speak to the male cyclist pictured in the CCTV image, as we believe he may be a key witness.
"We also believe the suspect in this case may have approached a woman standing by a bus stop in Newport Street at around 7.30am on the same day.
"She is pictured in the following CCTV image.
"We would urge either of the people pictured to call Swindon CID on 101, quoting crime reference 54210096067.
"Also, if you were in that area of Swindon on that morning and believe you may have witnessed something suspicious, then please call us.
"Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."
Wiltshire Police