POLICE have repeated a call for information as a probe into a sexual assault on a Yeovil street continues.
A woman was assaulted in Milford Dip, off Milford Road, at around 9.30pm on Sunday, April 13.
“A man dragged the woman off the path and sexually assaulted her,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said. “She was able to break free and run to a nearby house for help.”
The householders called 999 just before 9.50pm and officers were at the scene by 10.10pm, they added.
“A man was arrested that evening after being found in the area. He was later released on conditional bail after the woman was able to share a fuller description with officers.”
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The victim described the attacker as in his 40s, about 6ft 2inches tall, well-built and heavy.
He was white, with short dark hair, stubble and a tattoo on his left arm. He wore a grey polo top and blue jeans and smelt of alcohol and cigarettes.
The woman also said she had noticed someone sitting in a “small green car” on Melrose Road, who may have seen part of the incident.
“Were you in the Goldcroft, Milford Road and Melrose Road area between 9pm and 10pm on Sunday 13 April?,” the spokesperson added.
“Did you see anything suspicious, or do you have any dashcam, doorbell, CCTV or other relevant footage?”
Anyone who witnessed anything, or has information about the incident, is urged to contact police on 101 and give the reference number 5225105111, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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