Police appeal after sexual assault in Lancaster

The incident happened on the morning of June 19

Police are investigating after a sexual assault in Lancaster.

Officers were called after the assault on the path which links the back of the Asda Car Park to Salt Ayre Sports Centre, at around 8.30am to 8.45am on June 19.

A police spokesperson said the victim, a female, was walking through the footpath when she was passed by a man who reached out and assaulted her.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 50 and 60 and of a large build, with big shoulders and a fat stomach. He was around 6ft in height. 

He was wearing a black baseball cap, black long sleeved waterproof jacket which was zipped all the way up, dark blue cargo shorts which were down to his knees with white socks up to the middle of his calves.

He also had a black chunky pack back on and was wearing sunglasses.

The suspect is believed to have walked off towards the direction of the cycle track.

If you know anyone matching this description or have any other information which could assist the investigation, please call police on 101 quoting log 0403 of June 19th.

You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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