Bradford police appeal for man after serious sexual assault

POLICE have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to following a serious sexual assault in Bradford.

The incident occurred within The Velvet Mill complex on Lilycroft Road at approximately 6.40pm on Thursday, January 27.  

The Homicide and Major  Enquiry Team (HMET) would like to speak with anyone who can identify the man pictured, who has been described as in his late twenties, Asian, 5ft 10ins tall, and of a skinny build with a big forehead.

The victim added that he had a receding hair line which was thinning on top with brown eyes and he was carrying a black rectangular bag with a thick strap.

The male was wearing Dsquared jeans (blue denim with white paint/fade effect), a black hoody with a white design on the front and possibly blue/red design on the left chest.  

Detective Chief Inspector Marc Bowes of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said:

“A number of enquiries have been ongoing by detectives into this serious offence and specially trained officers have been supporting the victim, who has clearly undergone a very frightening ordeal.

“As part of our investigation we can now release images of a man we wish to identify and I would ask anyone who recognises this male, or who can assist the investigation in any way to contact us”

“Information can be given to the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team referencing log 1428 of 27 January, or the crime number 13220048541 on 101, or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

“It can also be given in complete anonymity to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”