Man released by police after being charged with sexual assault in Stowmarket
A man arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault that occurred in Stowmarket last week has been released without charge.
The attack took place between 5.45am and 6am on Wednesday, November 19, along a path off Iliffe Way.
A woman aged in her 30s reported that she was out running when she was approached by an unknown man who pulled her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.
On Sunday, November 23, police arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of attempted rape and sexual assault.
He was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre (pictured above) for questioning but has now been eliminated from the inquiry and will face no further police action.
The victim continues to be supported by specialist trained officers and she has been assisting detectives with their enquiries.
The suspect is described as white, approximately 5ft 10ins in height, of medium build and was wearing a dark woolly beanie hat.
He also wore a thick, dark rain jacket and dark trousers, and is reported to have smelled strongly of cigarettes and cannabis.
Anyone who has any information in connection with this incident, should contact West CID at Bury St Edmunds Police Station, quoting reference 37/65640/25, via:
Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Phone: Call 101.
Crimestoppers: Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org