Police in Cardiff investigating a sexual assault on a student in the Cathays area of the city are appealing for information.
The 20-year-old woman was walking home from a night out in the city centre in the early hours of Sunday, September 26, when she was approached by a man and assaulted in Cathays Terrace.
Detectives investigating the incident have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.
He is seen on CCTV footage walking with the victim through the Cathays area.
Detective Inspector Tudor Thomas from Roath and Cathays CID said: “This incident has left the young woman extremely upset and describes it as the worst thing that has ever happened to her.
“I would like to reassure the community that we are fully investigating this serious incident and would appeal for anyone with information to contact us no matter how insignificant it might seem.
“We are keen to identify the individual on CCTV and we would ask him, or anyone who recognises him, to contact South Wales Police.”
Latest Home Office crime figures show a 13 per cent reduction in sexual offences, or 48 fewer crimes, in Cardiff during the 12 months to June 2010, when compared with the same period the year before.
However residents and visitors are advised to follow simple steps to keep themselves safe.
DI Thomas added: “I would take this opportunity to advise people when returning home from a night out to do so in pairs or groups and to stick to well lit areas.”
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Cathays CID on 02920 527 267 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
