Police search over reports woman sexually assaulted at party

Derbyshire police shared an appeal which was initially launched by Nottinghamshire police

Derbyshire Constabulary has shared an appeal from Nottinghamshire Police in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Christmas party. Detectives in Nottinghamshire say a woman was stood at the bar with a group of her friends when a man approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her.

The incident was reported at The Village Hotel, in Chilwell, on December 16. Police were called but the suspect had left.

Officers from Nottinghamshire Police released images of a man they'd like to trace in connection with the investigation. PC Bruce Mather, of Nottinghamshire police, said: "As part of our inquiries, we are keen to speak to the person in the images and I would ask him to come forward and assist the investigation.

"I would also encourage anyone who recognises him to get in touch with us on 101, quoting crime number 23*772603.”

Derbyshire police has since shared the appeal as it is thought that the man in the picture may live in Derbyshire and be able to help with investigations.

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