Police appeal for information after a sexual assault in Hartlepool
A woman in her sixties was reportedly attacked last Friday afternoon
Last updated 15th Aug 2022
Police are appealing for information after a woman was approached by a male and was sexually assaulted in Hartlepool.
The incident happened around 5pm on Friday 12th August on a walkway which runs behind Glenston Close and Hillston Close.
The woman, aged in her sixties, reported being sexually assaulted before the man then walked off.
The suspect is described as a male, aged in his mid-fifties, of medium height, wearing navy blue shorts and T-shirt with a blue logo and sunglasses.
Anyone who may have information or CCTV which could assist the investigation is asked to contact PC Esther Allen on 101, quoting incident number 142570.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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