Appeal for dashcam and doorbell footage following assault in Bishopdown, Salisbury

Thursday, 26 September 2024 06:05

Wiltshire Police are reissuing their appeal for information following a reports of a an assault on a woman in Salisbury on Monday (23/09).

Just before 3pm on Monday a woman was approached by a man from behind on The Downs, off Bishopdown Road.

He threatened her before pushing her to the ground and making off in the Bishopdown area, leaving the woman with minor injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male with stubble and wearing a grey tracksuit with the hood up.

Detective Inspector Eirin Martin said: "This is a really concerning incident where a man has targeted a lone woman during daylight hours.

"I'd like to urge anyone who was in the area on Monday and may have seen someone matching the description of the suspect to let us know. Please check your dashcam and doorbell footage and CCTV. If the footage shows a man matching the suspect's description please do let us know.

"We cannot solve these offences alone. We need the community to work with us to help keep the area safe.

"Our officers will continue to be in the area, in both uniform and plain clothes as we investigate what happened."

Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101 quoting log 54240112410

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