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Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses and information after a teenager was seriously sexually assaulted in the town on Saturday, October 13.
The 17-year-old victim told officers the incident happened sometime between 11.30pm on Saturday evening and 1.15am on Sunday morning, in Victoria Street.
The man who attacked the girl is described as:
- Mixed race
- Slim build
- 5ft 11ins to 6ft
- Aged in his early 20s
- Wearing casual clothing
Detectives are currently investigating the full circumstances of the incident and are appealing for anyone who may have seen a young woman with a man matching the description of the offender to get in touch.
Detective Inspector Mark Bissell, from Basingstoke CID, said: “We’d like to reassure people that this was an isolated incident which is being treated with the utmost seriousness.
“We are doing everything we can to find the person responsible and would urge anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, to contact the investigation team.”
Officers are also reminding people to always have a PLAN when on a night out:
P – Prepare. Know how you are getting home, pre-book a taxi and let someone know where you’re going. Make sure you have enough credit on your mobile phone for emergencies.
L – Look confident. Someone clearly under the influence of alcohol looks more vulnerable.
A – Act to avoid risk. Think twice before accepting drinks from someone you don’t know well and never accept lifts from cruising cars or cabs.
N – Never assume it will never happen to you. Trust your instincts; they are there to warn you of danger.
Anyone with any information should contact Basingstoke CID on 0845 045 45 45 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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