Police investigating sexual assault of young girl in 2019 release e-fit of man

POLICE have released this e-fit of a man they want to identify in connection with a sexual assault in Nailsea three years ago.

Officers said they had only recently been made aware of the attack on a girl in the town in 2019.

The victim was sexually assaulted on a path between Pound Lane and

Clevedon Road, at the rear of Kingshill and Ravenswood School, some time in August and September 2019.

The victim described the attacker as white, in his late 40s to early 50s, about 5ft 11ins tall, with freckles, dark eyes and dark hair. He was said to have been wearing a waterproof jacket, blue jeans and black boots.

Officer in the case, PC Bill Skinner, said: “The victim, who is now a teenager, showed incredible bravery in coming forward in April this year.

“We fully understand that the traumatic nature of sexual offences means that it can take victims time to report the crime to the police.

“No matter whether it happened three minutes ago or three years ago, we will ensure victims get the support they need, and we fully investigate.

“We’re keen to hear from anyone who recognises the man.”