Appeal After Serious Sexual Assault In Kibworth

A man has been seriously sexually assaulted in Kibworth Beauchamp.

Police say he was walking in an area off Fleckney Road between 11.30pm yesterday and 12.30am today, when he was approached by a man who sexually assaulted him.

The suspect then left the area.

Officers say an investigation into the incident is on-going, including forensic enquiries, analysing CCTV and carrying out house-to-house enquiries and support is being provided to the victim.

An alleyway linking Fleckney Road with the Smeeton Road park, adjacent to the Scout and Guide headquarters, has been cordoned off today, to allow a forensic investigation to take place.

An alleyway off Fleckney Road has been cordoned off today by Police Pic: HFM

No arrests have been made, but Police say from initial enquiries it is suspected that the victim is known to the suspect and they have launched an appeal for witnesses.

Detective Inspector Simon Preston said: “Specially trained officers are providing full support to the victim and an investigation is ongoing.

“The incident happened late at night but we are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area or driving through to think back to anything you may have seen or heard which could help our enquiries.

“Were you in the area late yesterday evening or during the early hours of this morning?

“Did you see or hear anything which caused you concern? Do you have any CCTV, doorbell footage or dashcam footage from the area which may help us? If you have any information, please get in touch.

“We understand this incident may cause concern in the area. Please be assured we are fully investigating this report. Officers also remain in the area speaking to people and offering reassurance. Please do speak with them about any information you may have or any concerns you may have.”

Anyone with any information can report online at www.leics.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident 23*537941.