Appeal for witnesses after woman assaulted in Plymouth

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted outside WH Smiths in Plymouth.

A man grabbed the 27-year-old victim’s arm and slapped her face after she left the store in New George Street, on Tuesday 21 January at around 9.55am.

The suspect is described as a white man, 45, of large build with dark brown hair. He was wearing pale blue jeans, a grey top and white trainers.

He was also in the company of a woman who was similar in age, of stocky build, with black straight hair which was tied up. She was wearing a long black skirt, white trainers and a blue zip-up fleece.

After the assault the victim was approached by an unknown woman. Police would like to speak to her and are urging her to get in touch.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information that could assist with the investigation, is asked to call PC Wedgebrow, Charles Cross police station, on 01752 720467, or 101, quoting crime number EC/14/607.