Hampshire police release CCTV image of man wanted in connection with Basingstoke sexual assault

By Joe Buncle
Published 19th Jul 2023, 11:12 BST
Updated 19th Jul 2023, 11:12 BST
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Police have released an image of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault incident in which a 19-year-old woman was attacked.

The public appeal comes after three men entered a shop earlier this month, one of whom commited the assault.

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A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “Do you recognise this man? We are looking to speak with him in connection with a sexual assault in Basingstoke. On 4 July, between 11.15am and 11.30am, three men entered JD Sport in Festival Place. One of them men has then sexually assaulted a 19-year-old woman.

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Police are looking for the man in these images following a sexual assault in Basingstoke.Police are looking for the man in these images following a sexual assault in Basingstoke.
Police are looking for the man in these images following a sexual assault in Basingstoke.

“The man is described as being black, aged in his 30s, around 5ft 7ins tall with a medium build, and very short hair. He was wearing a blue and white jumper with blue tracksuit bottoms.”

The force is asking anyone with information about the suspect to come forward.

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Call 101 quoting reference 44230267744 or submit information online here. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.