Woman grabbed from behind and sexually assaulted by man in Northampton

A woman was sexually assaulted by a man who grabbed her from behind as she walked along the pavement in Northampton.
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The 32-year-old victim was walked along the A428 Wilmington Terrace and a man appeared from an alleyway between 6.30pm and 6.45pm on Monday, November 18.

He approached her and asked her to call him a taxi, which she refused to do, but he kept following her onto Lower Priory Street, Semilong, where he sexually assaulted her.

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The woman managed to break free, however, the man continued to follow her shouting abuse.

The woman was sexually assaulted on Lower Priory Street, Semilong, Northampton. Photo: GoogleThe woman was sexually assaulted on Lower Priory Street, Semilong, Northampton. Photo: Google
The woman was sexually assaulted on Lower Priory Street, Semilong, Northampton. Photo: Google

The man is described as white, aged between 22 and 28, around 6ft, of slim build with black stubble.

He was wearing grey jogging bottoms, a grey jumper, black trainers and a black beanie hat.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 19000618459.