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Appeal: Sexual Assault, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield

Tuesday, 12 July 2016 09:37

Police in Huddersfield are appealing for information after a sexual assault on Wednesday June 22.

The incident occurred around 11am, when a 36-year-old woman was walking through a car park at Riverbank House, on Wakefield Road. She was followed by an unknown male, who then approached her and made a number of sexual comments before touching her inappropriately.　

The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20's, 5"6" tall, of skinny build and short black hair. He was wearing jeans and trainers and spoke with a southern accent.　

PC Ashley Maynard of Kirklees District Safeguarding Team said; "I would appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident and may have seen anyone matching the suspect description, or who may have any information to come forward. Enquiries are ongoing."　

Anyone with information is asked to contact PS Ashley Maynard at Kirklees Adult Safeguarding Team via 101, quoting 13160270253.

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