Shock in Derby’s Markeaton Park as Woman Sexually Assaulted
Timed Attack on Park Bridge
Police are hunting a sexual assailant after a woman was attacked at around 4:15pm on Thursday, 6 March in Markeaton Park, Derby. She was walking along a path from Kedleston Road when a man confronted her crossing a small bridge.
Suspect on the Loose
The suspect is described as:
- Between 20 and 30 years old
- Standing roughly 6ft 3ins tall
- Medium build
- Wearing all-black clothes, a coat with large pockets, grey latex gloves, and sunglasses
Police Plea: Help Find This Man
Derbyshire Constabulary are urgently calling on anyone who was nearby between 4pm and 5pm and spotted anything suspicious to get in touch. You can report info by:
- Visiting the Derbyshire Constabulary website’s online crime reporting tool
- Sending a private Facebook message to Derbyshire Constabulary
- Calling 101 to speak to officers directly
- Contacting CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online
Make sure to quote incident number 397 of 7 March when contacting police.
Community on Alert as Police Ramp Up Patrols
Officers have boosted patrols to keep locals safe and are warning people to stay vigilant, especially in isolated spots. If you have CCTV, dashcam, or mobile footage from Markeaton Park around the time, please share it with police to aid the investigation.
More updates will follow as police continue their inquiry.
