Appeal for witnesses following sexual assault outside Guildhall

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 01:00

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault in the Guildhall area of Salisbury.

At around 3 pm on April 12th, a man was reportedly making inappropriate language and signs towards people, including young girls, before hugging a woman and touching her breasts without her consent.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing a black top and beige cargo trousers with a black beanie.

LCI Lacey from Wiltshire South Volume Crime Team said: "The incident took place in the afternoon of April 12th on the Guildhall steps.

"The man is believed to have been intoxicated and making sexual comments and signs to quite a few people. If you were approached by this man, we would like to hear from you as we continue to investigate what happened."

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and has been released on police bail.

If you have information that could help with their enquiries, please contact Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 54240041710.

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