Further appeals made for witnesses to sexual assault in Newmarket
Renewed appeals are being made by police for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Newmarket.
The incident occurred between 4.30am and 5am on Sunday, January 30, in High Street, near to the cut through to Church Lane.
Police were called to reports that a man had been sexually assaulting a woman and a number of people intervened.
Officers attended and subsequently arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of attempted rape. He was then taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were sustained during the aftermath of the incident.
The victim, a woman in her 20s, was treated at the scene by East of England Ambulance staff and continues to be supported by specialist trained police officers.
The suspect was discharged from hospital on Wednesday, February 2 and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He was subsequently released on bail until Thursday, March 3, pending further enquiries.
Detectives would like to hear from any witnesses who were in High Street between 4am and 5am on Sunday morning, or any motorists that passed through at the relevant time and have a dashcam fitted in their vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bury St Edmunds Safeguarding Investigation Unit, quoting reference: 6101/22.
Website – www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update
Email – Sophie.Morgan1@suffolk.police.uk
Phone – Call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org