Staffordshire Police have launched an urgent investigation following a serious sexual assault on a young woman inside a popular Tamworth pub.
Details of the Tamworth Pub Assault
The incident occurred on Friday, November 28, at The Sir Robert Peel on Lower Gungate, Tamworth. The victim, a woman in her 20s, was sexually assaulted by a man while inside the premises.
Officers have been conducting a thorough investigation since the report was made. This has included reviewing extensive CCTV footage from the area and speaking to potential witnesses who were in the pub or nearby at the time of the attack.
Description of the Suspect Released
Police have released a detailed description of the man they wish to identify in connection with the assault. The suspect is described as:
- A white man.
- Approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall.
- With brown hair and a brown beard.
- He was wearing jeans and a long coat, which was either black or grey.
Investigators are urging anyone who recognises this description, or who was in the vicinity of the Lower Gungate pub that evening, to come forward immediately.
How the Public Can Help the Investigation
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police stated: "We’re appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted inside a pub in Tamworth. We’ve been reviewing all available CCTV and speaking to people in the area. Anyone with information is asked to get in touch."
Members of the public can assist the police enquiry by using the following channels:
- Call Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 875 of 28 November.
- Use the Live Chat function on the Staffordshire Police website.
- To provide information anonymously, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Any detail, no matter how small it may seem, could be vital to the ongoing investigation and bringing the perpetrator to justice.
