Did You Witness Indecent Offence in East Horsley?

Published on: 22 Sep, 2014
Updated on: 24 Sep, 2014

Guildford detectives are appealing for witnesses following an incident of an indecent offence on a cricket pitch in East Horsley.

The offence took place on the green near Pennymead Drive on Thursday, September 18 sometime between 3pm and 3.15pm when a 56-year-old woman was out walking in the area.

East Horsley Cricket Ground where the offence is reported to have taken place.

The suspect is described as a white man, 5ft 8 to 5ft 10 tall, between 20 and 25-years-old and of a medium build. He had mousey coloured mid-length hair, was wearing dark trousers and carrying a rucksack.

Neighbourhood Officer PC Ed Lyons said: “This type of offence is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our communities. The victim was out and about in broad daylight in a public open space when she was subjected to this obscene sexual offence. I am urging anyone who may recognise the description of this offender to contact Surrey Police.

“Residents can be reassured there are increased patrols in the area and anyone with any concerns can speak to an officer in the Safer Neighbourhood Team by calling 101.”

Surrey Police area asking anyone with information to call them on 101 quoting reference 45140079114 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.