A woman was twice assaulted and abused by the same man while walking her dogs by the river in York.
Now police are appealing for key witnesses to come forward and help their investigation.
The woman, who is in her 50s, was walking her dog with her teenage daughter on the racecourse side of Millennium Bridge at noon on Tuesday (22 August).
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A man, who was also walking his dogs, barged into her while making misogynistic comments.
“Earlier in the day, the same man had carried out a similar offence against the same woman during a morning walk.
“We are appealing for witnesses to come forward. In particular we would like to speak to two women who were walking nearby at around 12pm, both were believed to wearing pink clothing.
“Anyone was in the area at the time and can assist the investigation, including the two women in pink clothing, is asked to get in touch.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Toby Spencer
- Email PC Spencer here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12230158128