Police appeal for information following a sexual assault along Exeter Canal

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of a sexual assault in Exeter.

The incident took place between 11.30pm and 11.35pm on Friday 19 September around the area of the canal path that runs alongside Water Lane.

A man dressed in dark clothing riding a push bike sexually assaulted a woman who was walking along the canal path in the Double Locks direction.

Investigating officers are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have relevant footage.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a male acting suspiciously in the area of Quay Haven Road, Water Lane, the canal path or Marsh Barton around the time of the incident.

Anybody with information is asked to contact the Police on 101 or via their website quoting 50250244304.

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