Police are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old woman had her wrist grabbed by an unknown man at Canoe Lake, Southsea, on Sunday evening before a second person intervened.
Officers are investigating the suspicious incident which occurred at approximately 7:40pm on Sunday 17th August when the woman was at Canoe Lake and was approached by a man who spoke to her briefly before grabbing her wrist. A second man then intervened.
The woman sustained no serious injuries during the incident and both men departed the area shortly afterwards, heading towards Albert Road.
The suspect is described as:
- Black male
- Bald
- Large build
- Aged between 30-40 years
- Wearing a long military/cargo style coat and shorts
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have captured video footage or photographs of the man.
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Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact police by calling 101 and quoting reference 44250372101.
Reports can also be made online via the Hampshire Police website at hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
