Police hunt underway for man who tried to pull woman into a bush in Northampton park

Victim managed to break free and escape
By Megan Hillery
Published 2nd Oct 2020, 10:04 BST
Updated 2nd Oct 2020, 14:34 BST
The suspicious incident took place in Victoria Park, Northampton.The suspicious incident took place in Victoria Park, Northampton.
The suspicious incident took place in Victoria Park, Northampton.

The incident happened between 11.50pm on Wednesday (September 30) and 12:30am on Thursday (October 1) when a woman walking through Victoria Park towards Gladstone Road was approached by a man.

A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: "He grabbed the woman’s coat by the chest area and attempted to pull her into a bush. Thankfully, the woman managed to break free and get away.

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"The suspect is described as a white man, around 50 years old, five foot and six inches, of a medium build with short, wavy, grey hair. He was wearing an orange hooded top with the hood up."

Anyone who may have any information regarding this incident is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting crime reference number: 20000515339. Alternatively, Crime Stoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.