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A lady in her 20s was adopted and sexually assaulted near Bournemouth Seashore, say police.
The sufferer was strolling alongside Meyrick Highway at round 7pm on February 18.
She instructed Dorset Police a person approached her and commenced making inappropriate feedback.
She then ran in direction of a block of flats referred to as Elizabeth Court docket, however when she reached an ‘enclosed footpath’ she was cornered by the person.
He reportedly touched her over her clothes, earlier than a member of the general public heard her shouting and intervened.
At this level she managed to run away.
Police have since arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of sexual assault and stalking.
Officers are actually interesting for the passerby who intervened and anybody he was with to get in contact to assist with the investigation.
Detective Constable Merryn Matthews, of BCP CID, stated: ‘A full investigation has been ongoing into this incident and we’re supporting the sufferer as enquiries proceed.
‘Throughout the incident, a member of the general public intervened after reportedly listening to the sufferer shouting as she tried to depart the scene.
‘I’m eager to talk to this individual, and anybody he was with on the time, as they might have essential info to help my investigation.’
Anybody with info ought to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting prevalence quantity 55250024666.
Alternatively, impartial charity Crimestoppers may be contacted anonymously on-line at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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