Did You See Sexual Assault at Guildford Taxi Rank?

Published on: 3 Jul, 2014
Updated on: 5 Jul, 2014

Detectives in Guildford are appealing for witnesses following an incident in which a young woman was sexually assaulted by touching at a taxi rank in Guildford at the weekend.

The offence happened at around 3.15am on Sunday (June 29) when the victim, a 19-year-old woman from Woking, was waiting for a cab at the taxi rank in North Street.

Detective Constable Richard Cooper investigating said: “I am urging anyone who has any information about this offence or any other similar incident at the taxi rank or in the vicinity to contact me with details. Surrey Police will not tolerate this type of intrusive sexual offending and will do everything possible to bring such offenders to justice. Members of the public should feel safe to visit and enjoy a night out in their town centres.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference 45140053773 or by using the online reporting system found at http://www.surrey.police.uk/. Alternatively the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A 37-year-old man from Guildford is currently on bail in relation to the incident.