Police hunt men who sexually assaulted woman in Sowerby Bridge

A woman was sexually assaulted in Calderdale in an early hours attack by two men.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Oct 2018, 07:52 BST
Updated 30th Oct 2018, 08:58 BST

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Police are now appealing for witnesses following the incident in Sowerby Bridge in the early hours of Friday morning.

Between 1am and 2am, the victim, a 22-year-old woman, was walking on Wharf Street towards the junction with Wakefield Road when she was approached by two males, who sexually assaulted her.

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Detectives are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact police.

Sgt Ross Wadsworth, of Calderdale CID, said: “The victim was wearing a distinctive jacket and we hope by releasing this detail it may jog someone’s memory and someone may have seen this incident unfold or the moments prior to the incident.

“I would appeal for any witnesses or anyone who may have seen a man matching this description in the area at the time to get in contact with police.”

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Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity on 0800 555 111.

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