Renewed appeal for witnesses after man sexually assaulted child in Gloucester

Officers investigating a report a man sexually assaulted a child in Gloucester earlier this month have renewed their appeal for information.

It was reported that the man had sexually assaulted a teenage girl, who is aged under 16, in the Tuffley area between 7pm and 8.30pm on Thursday 19 January.

It is believed that the man and the victim, who are known to each other, had walked from the Co-op on Stroud Road, to Robert Raikes Avenue, Tuffley at around 6.45pm. They then sat in the park and later walked to Evenlode Road.

Officers now also want to hear from anyone who lives in the area of Goddard Way, Gimson Close and Whittle Avenue who may have CCTV footage from between 7pm and 11pm on 19 January.

A man aged in his 20s and from Gloucester was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of a child. He was released on bail while enquiries continue.

Police are asking for anyone who saw the man and teenage girl, or who may have doorbell footage, CCTV or dashcam, to come forward.

You can contact police online by completing the following form and quoting incident number 417 of 19 January: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/    

If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously