Woman sexually assaulted in Plymouth

Police in Plymouth are appealing for information following a sexual assault in the City.

The incident occurred between 6.00pm and 6.35pm on Friday 22nd January in Sea View Terrace, in the St Judes area of the City.

The victim, a woman, aged in her early 20’s was walking along Sea View Terrace when she was approached from behind by a man who lifted her skirt, touched her bottom and took a camera picture up her skirt before running off.

The victim was not injured but was naturally very upset and shocked.

The suspect is described as being a white man, aged between 25 and 35 years, approximately 5’8” in height stocky build, with a prominent triangular nose and light brown mousey hair with a fringe.

He was wearing a dark coloured hooded top.

Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, or anyone who has any information regarding the incident, to contact them on 101 quoting crime reference CR/5580/16, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.or