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Police seek man accused of inappropriately touching a women in Newport (updated)

Update
Further to our appeal earlier this week regarding an indecent assault on a 20 year old woman in Newport High Street, we have had several people come forward with information.

We would like to thank everyone to taking the time to get in touch and want to assure you that we continue to progress our enquiries.

We will update you once we have any further information.


Do you recognise this man?

Police would like to speak to the man pictured in connection with an indecent assault on a 20 year old woman in Newport High Street.

Touched inappropriately
The victim was inside a shop on the High Street when a man, described as slim and with a shaved head, has approached her and touched her inappropriately.

The suspect, who was wearing a black gilet with a dark hoody underneath, then left the shop and walked off towards St James’s Square.

Get in touch
If you recognise the man in the image or you have any information about this incident, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 4420 0092 561.

Article edit
5.45pm 17th Apr 2020 – update added and photo removed


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