Sex attacks possibly linked, CCTV issued: Bradford
(BD7 - Friday, 20 January, 2012)

Detectives have today released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with two sexual related incidents which occurred in Bradford on 17 December 2011.

At about 5.50am, a 43-year-old woman was grabbed by a man as she walked to work on Great Horton Road.

She pushed him away and screamed before the man ran off into the University campus.

At about 6.20am, a 25-year-old woman was grabbed by a similarly described man in St Margaret's Road, near to its junction with Woodhead Road.

The woman screamed alerting nearby residents and he ran off towards Great Horton Road.

Following initial investigations and a study of CCTV from the area, it is believed that both incidents are linked.

The suspect is described as:

• an Asian male
• aged 25 to 30
• wearing a dark hooded top with a hat underneath

Detective Inspector Nicola Bryar of Bradford South CID is now re-appealing for information and said:

"A considerable amount of work has gone into tracing the person responsible for these offences, however; we have not yet been able to get that key piece of information which will enable us to locate him.

"We have now taken the further step of releasing CCTV images from Stratford Road in the hope that it will jog someone's memory and help us to identify the culprit.

"Maybe you were in the area during this morning in December and recall seeing someone acting suspiciously.

"It is quite possible that the answer lies in the local community and we would call upon residents to think back and let us know if you remember even the smallest bit of information.

"Every bit of detail is important.

"It can help us piece together the jigsaw and potentially lead to a positive outcome."

If you have any information which could help us progress our investigation, please contact Bradford South CID on the non emergency number 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Saturday 17 December 2011

Bradford South police are appealing for information following two incidents where women were grabbed in the street early today.

At about 5.50am, a 43-year-old woman was grabbed by a man as she walked to work in Great Horton Road.

She pushed him away and screamed and the man ran off into the university campus.

He was described as an Asian male wearing a dark hooded top.

At about 6.20am, a 25-year-old woman was grabbed by a similarly described man in St Margaret's Road, near to its junction with Woodhead Road.

The woman screamed alerting nearby residents and the man ran off towards Great Horton Road.

He was described as Asian, aged 25 to 30, thin and unshaven. He we said to be wearing a dark hoody, with a dark hat underneath and possibly blue jeans.

Both women were left badly shaken but neither was seriously injured.

Detective Inspector Mark Long, of Bradford South Division, said:

"While both these incidents have happened in the same area around the same time and involve similar descriptions there is nothing to say they are definitely linked and we are therefore keeping an open mind.

"The circumstances of both obviously cause us concern and we are treating both incidents very seriously and have a team of detectives looking into them.

"As well as encouraging anyone who witnessed the incidents to get in touch, I would also like to hear from two specific witnesses.

"The victim in the first incident recalls seeing someone in a light-coloured top on the other side of Great Horton Road when she was attacked.

"I would like to hear from that person.

"She also punched her attacker on the side the face and he may or may not have an injury from that.

"However, I would still like to hear from anyone with information even if the person they suspect has no facial swelling or bruising.

"In the second incident the victim has told of us a potential witness who was nearby.

"He was an Asian man, aged in his sixties, with a long grey beard.

"He was wearing traditional dress and had a walking stick. We are very keen to hear from him as a witness to that incident."

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