Appeal following sexual assault in Plymouth
We are seeking assistance to identify a witness as part of an investigation into a serious sexual assault in Plymouth which was reported to us last month.
At around 3am on 12 September 2025, a woman was walking along New George Street in the city when she was approached by an unknown male.
The suspect then engaged in conversation with the victim before attempting to pull her top down.
He then followed the victim before dragging her to the ground and putting his hand over her mouth.
The victim’s scream then alerted a female passerby which caused the suspect to flee.
The witness gave the victim her jacket and walked her home.
The witness was a woman in her 20s called Sophia who told the victim she had just finished work.
Officers are keen to speak to Sophia as part of the investigation which was launched when the sexual assault was reported to us on 26 January.
The suspect is described as a white male, in his early 20s, with tattoos on his forearms and wearing a black puffa style jacket.
If you can help identify Sophia, or are the witness herself, please contact us on 101 or via our website quoting 50260021188
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