Police appeal for witnesses following a report of a serious sexual assault in Cheltenham

Police are appealing for witnesses after a report of a serious sexual assault in Cheltenham yesterday.

Officers were called yesterday evening around 6.20pm (11 December) to a report that a teenage girl had been seriously sexually assaulted in Montpellier Gardens.

Police are in the early stages of the investigation and forensic inquiries are taking place in the local area today.

Investigating officers have been reviewing CCTV footage from the area. They are now appealing for anyone who was in the area around the time, and may have witnessed anything suspicious to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to complete the following online form referencing incident 332 of 11 December or call 101 and quote the same incident number: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/

You can also report information anonymously via the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A scene guard is currently in place.

The teenage girl is currently receiving support from specialist officers and partner agencies.