Woman indecently assaulted twice in three days - 06-10-2008

A man indecently assaulted the same woman twice in the space of three
days.

Both incidents took place on Ormskirk Road in Pemberton, Wigan. The first
took place at about 8.45pm on 1 October 2008 and the second at about 8pm
on 3 October.

On both occasions, the 23-year-old victim was sexually assaulted.

The offender is described as white, about 5ft 4in tall, about 18 or
19-years-old with cropped hair and a young-looking face. He was wearing a
Wigan Athletic FC top with dark bottoms and spoke with a Wigan accent.

Police are now appealing to anyone who sees this man to come forward and
are asking people to be vigilant.

Police Constable Lee Hughes, based at Pemberton Police Station, said: "We
do not know why this man targeted this woman, but she is understandably
distressed that in the space of just 72 hours she has been indecently
assaulted by this man twice.

"These sort of offences put the victim through unimaginable distress so it
is vital we catch this man and take him off the streets.

"Please, if you do see this man in the area, call us immediately.

"I would also ask the community help us at this time. I would ask that
residents remain vigilant and without wanting to cause any alarm, we would
urge people - particularly young women - to not take shortcuts home, stick
together and not walk alone where possible and keep to well-lit areas.

"You can be our eyes and ears and help us catch this man."

Anyone with information should call Pemberton Police Station on 0161 872
5050 or Crimestoppers anonymously on                0800 555 111        .

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