Police appeal for witnesses after indecent assault in Farnborough
Police are appealing for information after a teenage boy was indecently assaulted outside shops on Greatfield Road, in Farnborough.
Some time between 11.30am and 12pm on Wednesday, August 31, a man who is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol, indecently assaulted a 13-year-old boy by squeezing his bottom.
The man is described as a Nepalese man, aged in his late 20s, of a stocky build and about 5ft 4ins tall. He was wearing jeans, a dark-blue top and was carrying a bright pink rucksack.
PC Peter Nelder said: “This is a very rare incident which happened in broad daylight on a busy section of road outside a shop.
“I would appeal to anyone who witnesses this incident or who can remember seeing the man described, to contact me as soon as possible.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Nelder at Farnborough police station on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45. To contact an officer please use our Contact an Officer Form
Notes to editors – A 20-year-old man from Farnborough was arrested in connection with this incident. He has been released on bail until September 20, pending further enquiries.
