Police issue appeal over sexual assault in Newport
Police investigating a serious sexual assault on a young woman in Newport, today appealed for witnesses to come forward.
They have released CCTV images of two men who were in the same nightclub as the 20-year-old victim shortly before the assault. It’s believed they may have information which could help the investigation and are being urged to make contact.
Detective Inspector Billy Scott, of Telford police, said the woman was assaulted in an alleyway off St Mary’s Street at around 3.45am on Sunday shortly after leaving the Central Square nightclub.
“She was subjected to a serious sexual assault and was found by a member of the public. Although suffering no serious physical injury she was extremely distressed”.
DI Scott said: “We have carried out extensive inquiries and are appealing for any information which might assist us. In particular, we think the two men in the CCTV images may be potential witnesses as they were in the nightclub at the relevant time.
“It is important we identify them and I am appealing to them to get in touch as a matter of urgency by calling Malinsgate police station in Telford on 101. I am also asking anyone who recognises them to also contact the police.
“It is really important we trace them as they may be significant witnesses,” he added.
Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111 or via the website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
