Avon and Somerset Police have released a CCTV image of a man they urgently wish to speak to following a sexual assault at a Bristol city centre nightclub.
The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, August 8, at a venue located on Canon’s Road. Authorities report that at approximately 1:20 am, a woman in her mid-20s was sexually assaulted when she was touched over her clothing by an unknown man.
In the weeks since the incident, officers have launched an extensive investigation into the attack. As part of their ongoing inquiries, police have conducted thorough CCTV trawls of the area and performed various intelligence checks to track the suspect’s movements. Despite these efforts, investigators are now appealing for the public’s help to identify the man featured in the newly released image, stating that he “may have information which could assist enquiries.”
The man is described by police as being of Asian descent, with a slim build and short black hair. At the time of the incident, he was captured on camera wearing sunglasses on top of his head. He was also dressed in a dark-coloured T-shirt that featured a distinctive pattern of pale and white horizontal and vertical stripes.
A spokesperson for the Avon and Somerset force confirmed that they have been in close contact with the victim throughout the investigation. “We have maintained contact with the victim and have offered her access to any support services she feels she may benefit from while enquiries continue,” the spokesperson said. “We are appealing to any witnesses and those with information which could assist us to come forward.”
Police are urging anyone who recognises the man in the photograph, or anyone who was at the club that night and may have witnessed the incident, to get in touch immediately. Information can be provided by calling the police non-emergency line on 101. Callers are asked to quote the reference number 5226222502 when speaking to the operator. Alternatively, those who prefer not to speak directly to the police can submit information via the force’s online appeals form, available on their official website.
“We would also like to speak to anyone who may have information on the identity of the man, pictured, to contact us,” the spokesperson added. “Even the smallest detail could prove vital to our investigation.”
The investigation remains active, and officers continue to pursue all available leads to ensure those responsible are held to account. Public assistance remains a priority as the force works to piece together the events of that evening.
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