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WOMAN IN HER 40S ATTACKED CLOSE TO PRIMARY IN COWLEY ROAD
A SUSPECT who sexually attacked a woman in broad daylight just yards away from a school in Uxbridge is still at large.
On Tuesday July 17, police were called to reports of a sexual assault which took place at around 9.47am in Cowley Road, yards away from Whitehall Junior School.
A woman in her 40s said she was attacked near the junction with Cotswold Close after being approached by a man walking along the road, which goes along Fray’s River.
A police cordon remained in place in Uxbridge throughout Tuesday, and officers were seen with a forensic team as an investigation into the attack continued.
Speaking to getwestlondon on Wednesday July 18, a police spokesman said there have been no arrests and said a description of the suspect could not be released at this time.
Detectives from the Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command are investigating.
A spokesman for Met Police said on Tuesday: “Detectives are investigating a sexual assault that took place around 9.47am on Tuesday on Cowley Road, near the junction with Cotswold Close.
Police cordon in Uxbridge after sex attack on woman close to school
“The victim, a woman in her 40s, alleged she was sexually assaulted after being approached by a man whilst walking along the location.
“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.”