Police in Cardiff are re-appealing for information following a sexual assault on a student in the Cathays area on Tuesday 9th November 2010.
The appeal will feature on the Welsh Crimestoppers bulletin this Sunday evening (23rd January) on ITV Wales after the evening news.
During the incident, a 22-year-old woman was assaulted near the junction of Thesiger Street and Fitzroy at around 2.50am on Tuesday, November 9.
Detectives investigating the incident have previously released CCTV images of a man (see attached) they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.
He is seen on CCTV footage walking behind the victim moments before the assault took place
Detective Inspector Tudor Thomas from Roath and Cathays CID said: “A nearby resident heard screams coming from outside his house and went to the young woman’s assistance causing the suspect to run off in the direction of Crwys Road.
“The woman is not injured but was extremely distressed and I would appeal for anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV, or the male himself, to contact us.
“I believe the student population of Cardiff can help detect this offence and would urge all students to view the CCTV footage we have released via the South Wales Police website.”
Home Office crime figures released yesterday showed that South Wales had the second lowest number of recorded sexual offences in England and Wales for the 12 month period up to September 2010, when compared with the same period the year before.
However residents and visitors are advised to follow simple steps to keep themselves safe.
Police do not believe this sexual assault is connected to a similar incident in Cathays Terrace on Sunday, September 26, for which a 36-year-old man was arrested following a national Crimewatch appeal. He is currently on police bail.
DI Thomas added: “Once again, I would take this opportunity to advise people when walking home late at night 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.
