CCTV is released after woman ‘is sexually assaulted in Derby car park’
Derbyshire Police have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to following the alleged sexual assault of a woman in a car park in Derby. The alleged attack took place in a car park on Becket Well Lane in the early hours of Sunday 23 August, between 4:30am and 5:25am, and detectives believe the man pictured may be able to assist their enquiries.
The footage shows a man with dark hair and facial hair, wearing a white t-shirt, tan jacket, blue jeans and white trainers. Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire Constabulary quoting reference number 26*504761, via the force's online contact form, Facebook or by calling 101, or to pass on details anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.
- Police release CCTV of man sought over alleged Derby car park sexual assault
- Alleged attack occurred 4:30am-5:25am on 23 August at Becket Well Lane
- Public urged to contact Derbyshire Police or CrimeStoppers with information
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Derbyshire Constabulary is investigating an alleged sexual assault that took place in a multi-storey or public car park on Becket Well Lane in Derby city centre, in the early hours of Sunday 23 August. As part of the enquiry, officers have released CCTV footage of a man they want to identify, in the hope that he or someone who recognises him can help with the investigation.
The case involves a woman who reported being attacked, though details of what exactly happened have not been made public. No one has been arrested or named as a suspect at this stage; the man in the footage is described only as someone police wish to speak to, not someone accused of a crime.
Appeals like this are a routine part of police investigations, relying on public recognition to help trace people connected to an incident. Anyone with information has been asked to contact Derbyshire Constabulary or, if they prefer to stay anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers.