Appeal for witnesses following serious sexual assault in Perth
Police are keen to speak to a man seen speaking to the 52-year-old victim before the attack
Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of a serious sexual assault on a 52-year-old woman which took place at Perth at the weekend.
Police are keen to speak to a man described as in his 40s, about 5'10" tall with brown greying hair. He was wearing a denim style shirt and was carrying a 'bag for life'.
This man was reported to be seen seen to be speaking to the victim and appeared to be offering her assistance at around 6.35pm, and this was near to the planter at the junction of Strathmore Street and Isla Court.
Detective Inspector Paul Riley of Tayside Division CID who is leading the enquiry said:
“Officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries since receiving the report of this attack. The area where this attack happened is known locally as the Gannochy Duck Pond, which is just off Annat Road. This area is overlooked by houses, and there are football pitches and tennis courts nearby which are likely to have been getting used at the time when this attack happened.
“It is now believed this attack took place between 5.55pm and 7pm on Saturday evening, 24 April, 2021. We do know from our enquiries so far that there would have been people going about this part of Perth that evening, and we are again asking for anyone who may have been in the area to come forward if they saw or heard anything which might help us in this investigation.
"I would also stress that no matter how insignificant anyone thinks what they saw or heard might be, we would like to hear from them, as it may well be of significance to the enquiry."
"I am also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the victim, who was in the area of Main Street, Strathmore Street and surrounding area, around this time. She is described as being 52 years, slim build, wearing a black coloured padded jacket and a navy flower print A-line dress and white walking shoes. She was wearing sunglasses and was carrying a black handbag and a green coloured Co-op carrier bag.
“The suspect is described as being white, clean shaven, about 6’ tall, medium build with short light brown/auburn hair and in his 40s. He was wearing a grey coloured round necked t-shirt and camel coloured chino type trousers with brown loafer type shoes.
“If anyone has any information which might help in this investigation I would ask that they call us on the 101 number, quoting the reference 3447 of Saturday 24 April.
"Anyone wishing to pass on any information while remaining anonymous can do so through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”