Police offer update on investigation of serious sexual assault in Crewe

By Ryan Parker

19th Jan 2023 | Local News

Police say enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the sexual assault incident are ongoing (Google).
Police say enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the sexual assault incident are ongoing (Google).

Cheshire Police Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Crewe are continuing to appeal for information. 

A report was made that at sometime between 2.25pm to 2.40pm on Monday (January 16), a serious sexual assault had taken place on Oak Tree Walk, Wistaston.

A 15-year-old girl is being supported by specialist officers.

The suspect is a man, described as being aged in his late 20s, of slim build, with brown/red hair, a scar under his eye and stretcher piercings in both ears (Google).

The suspect is a man, described as being aged in his late 20s, of slim build, with brown/red hair, a scar under his eye and stretcher piercings in both ears.

At the time of the incident he was wearing frameless glasses, dark blue jeans, a burgundy coloured jumper and a mustard Trespass jacket.

Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.

As part of these enquiries, officers are now keen to hear from another person who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

Detective Inspector Helen Clegg told Nub News: "Since our last appeal for information, a number of people have come forward however we are still keen to locate another person who we believe may have been in the area around the time.

The serious sexual assault took place on Oak Tree Walk, Wistaston, between 2:25pm and 2.40pm on Monday 16 January 16 (Crewe Police).

"The person was walking two dogs - a white fluffy medium size dog and a skinny, tall grey dog.

"At the time, the person is described as white with collar length purple and blue hair - they were wearing a light grey coat, black boots with a purple rim. 

"I'd also like to thank the local community for their response regarding this incident and want to reassure them that we are continuing to do all we can to establish what has taken place here.

"We will continue to have officers in and around the area and I would again ask anyone who has concerns to please approach one of my colleagues.

At the time of the incident the suspect was wearing frameless glasses, dark blue jeans, a burgundy coloured jumper and a mustard Trespass jacket (Google).

"Enquiries into the incident remain underway, including CCTV, and as part of these, we are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the incident.

"If you saw something that didn't look quite right, come forward.

"The same goes to anyone who may have information that could assist us with our enquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to report it via the Cheshire Police website quoting IML 1457696 or calling 101.

Police have told residents if they saw something that didn't look quite right, come forward (Crewe Police).

Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously, via 0800 555 111 or by visiting HERE.

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