E-fit image released of overweight man with grey stubble wearing hoodie who sexually assaulted teenager in Portsmouth street before trying to force her down
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As reported, police have launched a manhunt to find the man - aged in his 40s or 50s - after he touched the 19-year-old inappropriately over her clothing before trying to pull her onto the ground. She was walking down an alleyway linking Wellington Street and Aldwell Street in the direction of Somers Road at 5.45pm on Sunday November 20 when it happened.
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Police have not made an arrest but are continuing the hunt to find the predator and have now released the image. ‘Officers investigating a sexual assault in Portsmouth last month now have this e-fit image to release to the public,’ a spokeswoman said before adding: ‘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.’
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Hide AdThe force said previously: ‘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 into the area of Aldwell Street, Lower Forbury Road, River Street or Sedgley Close.’
Police said they have been patrolling the area as they bid to bring the man to justice. ‘We haven’t arrested anyone for the sexual assault yet, our neighbourhoods teams are patrolling the area and enquiries are ongoing,’ a spokeswoman said.
The man is described as white, aged in his 40s/50s, of larger build who is overweight and 5ft 8in tall. He had short grey hair and was slightly balding with grey stubble and was wearing a grey hoodie with the hood up.
Call police on 101 quoting 44220471727 with information. Or go to www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/