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West Yorkshire Police has appealed for information following a serious sexual assault in Batley.

Their Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) is investigating an attack on a woman near a wooded area off Taylor Street on Monday 11th September, 2023, and would like to speak to anyone who could assist the police with their enquiries.

In particular, they would like to hear from anyone who saw, or has footage of, a dark haired man, wearing a bright blue T shirt and grey jogging pants, who was seen near the wooded area prior to 1.30pm.

The offence occurred between 1.30pm and 2pm after the female victim walked along a pathway behind numbers 175 and 177 Taylor Street, towards a wooded area.

She had noted a man wearing clothing of that description walking on the same path behind her a few moments before.

The victim was in the midst of a phone call when the male reappeared and approached her on the pathway next to the wooded area. He forced her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.

The victim fought back, causing the suspect to run off.

HMET’s DCI Guy Shackleton says: “We are following a number of lines of enquiry regarding this serious offence and specially trained officers are supporting the victim today.

“Clearly, we need to identify and arrest the suspect as soon as possible, and I am appealing to anyone who may have seen, or have footage of the suspect, to contact us.

“He may have been loitering in the area prior to the attack, and I would like to speak to anyone who may have seen him stood in the location or fleeing the area of Taylor Street or Heritage Road.

“Anyone who can assist enquiries is asked to contact HMET on 101 referencing crime number 13230506268. Information can also be given online, here, using the same reference number.,

“It can also be provided anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”

UPDATE: Krisztian Glonczi, 22, of Kilpin Hill Lane, Dewsbury, has been charged with attempted rape in connection with incident alleged to have taken place near Taylor Street, Batley on September 11th, 2023. He was due to appear before magistrates in Leeds on Friday 15th September, 2023.

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Page last updated: Saturday 16th September, 2023 at 16h35

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