AN investigation has been launched after a woman in her seventies was sexually assaulted in Droitwich.
The woman had been walking her dog at around 1pm on April 22 when a man in his late 20s or early 30s reportedly assaulted her.
She had been walking her dog along a footpath running from Blake Avenue to Witton Avenue in the town when the man, described as being of a stocky build with a dark brown bushy beard assaulted her.
He was wearing a beanie-type hat sweater, green shorts, converse-style shoes and carrying a small rucksack.
Anyone with information or dash-cam footage is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Ed Jones on 01905 331099 quoting incident 00287_I_22042021 or alternatively report it online through the Tell Us About section of the website.
If you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers.
It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or I.P address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.
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