Woman sexually assaulted on busway in Houghton Regis

A woman was sexually assaulted while walking along a bus route in Houghton Regis yesterday (June 22).

The attack happened at around 8.45pm whilst the victim was walking down the busway close to Portland Ride.

Detective Sergeant Amy Hawkes, from Bedfordshire Police’s specialist Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) team, said: “This was an unprovoked attack which left the victim understandably distressed. Our team of officers are working closely to support the victim, whilst progressing enquiries to identify the man involved.”

Police are now asking witnesses to come forward. A group of people stopped to help who the police would like to speak to these people.

DS Hawkes added: “We are appealing to anyone who was in this area, either on foot or travelling in a vehicle who may have had access to a dash camera and may have recorded anyone in the area, to get in touch as this could assist us with our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to report it here or by calling 101, quoting 40/34917/23. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.