E-fit appeal after sexual assault

Officers believe the man was at a bar before the attack

Police investigating the sexual assault and rape of a 31-year-old woman have issued an e-fit picture of a man they want to question.

The attack happened around 0100 on 28 June in Port Talbot town centre at the back of Jimmy's Bar in Station Road.

Police said the woman was grabbed by a man who sexually assaulted and then raped her after she fell to the ground.

An 18-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the incident is now being treated as a witness.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The suspect is described as male, white, aged in his late 30s, of average build and scruffy appearance with facial stubble and sores at the bottom of his mouth.

'Extremely rare'

Police said he spoke with a foreign accent and had dark hair. He is also described as being of average build and was wearing grey trainers and a mustard and green coloured checked shirt.

Detective Inspector David Rees of Neath Port Talbot CID said: "We have conducted extensive inquiries into this incident since the weekend.

"We now need the assistance of anyone who was in or around Jimmy's Bar on Friday night and the early hours of Saturday morning who saw a man fitting the description," he added.

"Incidents such as these are extremely rare in Neath Port Talbot are we are doing everything possible to trace the suspect and offer the relevant support to the victim of this crime."

Det Insp Rees said the woman had provided a very detailed description of the suspect and said he believed he was drinking in Jimmy's Bar prior to the attack.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Port Talbot CID on 01792 456999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

E-mail this to a friend

Printable version