Woman ‘dragged to the ground’ in sexual assault in Plymouth | UK | News

A woman was dragged to the ground during a “serious” sexual assault in a British city, police said. Devon and Cornwall Police have made an appeal to identify a witness as part of their investigation into the horrific incident.

Police said in a statement that the sexual assault took place in Plymouth at around 3am on September 12 last year. Police said the victim was approached by an unknown male while walking on New George Street in the city.

In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said: “The suspect then began speaking to the victim before attempting to pull down his top.

“He then followed the victim before dragging him to the ground and placing his hand over his mouth.

“The victim’s scream alerted a woman passing by, which caused the suspect to flee. The witness gave the victim his jacket and walked her home.”

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While trying to identify the witness, police described her as “a woman in her 20s named Sophia.” They added that he told the victim he had just finished work.

Police officers want to interview Sophia as part of the investigation launched after the sexual assault was reported to the police on January 26.

Police added: “If you can help identify Sophia or are a witness, please contact us on 101 or via our website on 50260021188.”