E-fit released as part of sexual assault investigation in Portsmouth

Officers investigating a sexual assault in Portsmouth last month now have this e-fit image to release to the public.

 

It was reported to us that on Sunday 20 November at approximately 5.45pm, a 19-year-old woman was walking down the alleyway that links Wellington Street and Aldwell Street in the direction of Somers Road.

 

The woman was approximately halfway down the alleyway when she was approached by a man who then touched her inappropriately over her clothing and attempted to pull her to the ground.

 

A second woman who saw what was happening intervened and the man walked away in the direction of Guildhall Square. It’s possible that he turned left into the area of Aldwell Street, Lower Forbury Road, River Street or Sedgley Close.   

 

The woman was not injured and is being supported.

 

Since this incident was reported to us we have been conducting enquiries to locate the man involved and will continue to do so. We would now like to hear from anyone who recognises the man in this e-fit.

 

He is described as:

 

• White
• Aged in his 40s/50s
• Of larger build, overweight
• 5ft 8in tall
• Short grey hair, slightly balding
• Grey stubble
• Wearing a grey hoody with the hood up.

 

 

Do you recognise this man? Were you the woman who intervened or do you know who this was?

 

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting 44220471727. Alternatively, go online and submit information via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

 

We are not treating this incident as linked to any others at the current time.