Stowmarket – Serious sexual assault update

Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault that occurred in Stowmarket last week are issuing an EvoFIT likeness of a man they would like to trace in connection with the incident.

The attack took place between 5.45am and 6am on Wednesday 19 November along a path off Iliffe Way.

A woman aged in her 30s reported that she was out running when she was approached by an unknown man who pulled her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.

The victim continues to be supported by specialist trained officers and she has been assisting detectives with their enquiries. This includes helping to produce an EvoFIT likeness of the suspect which is now being issued to the public.

The suspect is described as white, approximately 5ft 10ins in height, of medium build and was wearing a dark woolly beanie hat. He also wore a thick, dark rain jacket and dark trousers, and is reported to have smelled strongly of cigarettes and cannabis.

Between 4.30am and 6.30am this morning, Wednesday 26 November, officers conducted checks one week on from the attack in the vicinity of Iliffe Way, where they spoke to 40 members of the public.

Detective Inspector Stuart Dolan-Allen said: “We are continuing to appeal for assistance from members of the public with this investigation and would ask that people look closely at the EvoFIT and contact us if they believe they know who it resembles.

“We have officers pursuing a number of other lines of enquiry in respect of this incident and the local community can continue to expect to see an increased police presence in the area.”

On Sunday 23 November, a 38-year-old man was arrested in connection with the inquiry and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He was released without charge yesterday (Tuesday 25 November) and will face no further police action.

Anyone who believes they recognise the man pictured in the EvoFIT, or who has any information in connection with this incident, should contact West CID at Bury St Edmunds Police Station, quoting reference: 37/65640/25 via - 

Website - https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Phone - Call 101

Crimestoppers: Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999

Support Available

If you or someone you know has been a victim of a sexual assault or rape, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police. 

For more information and to find the support services available to you, please visit our support pages: How to report rape, sexual assault or other sexual offences | Suffolk Constabulary

In an emergency, call 999