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Woman Sexually Assaulted In Market Harborough

Written by HFM News on 28th July 2020

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Market Harborough this morning.

The victim was attacked after being approached from behind in Great Bowden Road.

Police were alerted about the incident just after 9.20am.

Officers have sealed off the graveyard of the disused St Mary in Arden Church on Great Bowden Road, near the railway station, where a search took place earlier.

Police are searching the area Pic: Andy Carpenter

Police are searching the area. Pic: Andy Carpenter

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: “Enquiries are in their very early stages and officers are out and about in the local area doing house to house visits in an attempt to identify any witnesses.

“The victim is being supported by specialist officers.

“Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact 101, quoting incident 117 of 28 July.”