Police appeal for witnesses following alleged sexual assault in Thatcham

A woman has allegedly been sexually assaulted in Thatcham.

Police are seeking a man in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred around 2pm on Tuesday, November 5, in Station Road.

Police say a woman was approached by a man who grabbed her shoulder and attempted to kiss her, before she managed to escape.

Police describe the offender as Asian, approximately 5ft 6ins tall with a short stubbly beard.

He was seen to be wearing a knee-length brown robe and a thick black puffer coat around the time of the incident.

Investigating officer PC Glenn Turner, based at Newbury Police Station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this sexual assault incident to please come forward.”

Anyone with information or footage relating to the incident should call 101 or make a report on the TVP website, quoting reference number 43240535291.”

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.