Woman assaulted as she walked to bus stop in Northampton

Police are looking for witnesses who might have seen the incident
By Carly Odell
Published 18th Jan 2022, 16:34 BST
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Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 20s was assaulted in Northampton.

The incident took place in Limehurst Square, off Limehurst Road, Duston, between 6am and 6.30am on Monday, December 27.

As the woman walked towards a bus stop, a man hit her.

Limehurst Square, Duston.Limehurst Square, Duston.
Limehurst Square, Duston.
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A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: "The offender is described as a white man in his mid-20s, of a medium to large build with a round chubby face, short mousey coloured hair and very light-coloured facial hair."

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or anyone who may have captured the assault on CCTV or dash cam footage.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.