Police make appeal over sexual assault in Newbury pub

Investigators want to trace a group of drinkers who reported the incident

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 25th Oct 2022

Police are appealing for specific witnesses following a sexual assault in Newbury.

At around 11pm on Friday 15 September, the victim, a man in his teens, was sexually assault in The Hatchet in Market Place, Newbury.

The victim disclosed some information about the offence to a group of people on the table behind him and they reported it to staff.

A 29-year-old man from Newbury has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a man and has been released on police bail until 13 December.

Investigating officer, PC Daniel Parnell, based at Newbury police station, said:

“I am appealing to the people that the victim spoke to please get in touch so that we can speak to them about the incident.

“I’d also appeal to any further witnesses who may have seen what happened to make a report.

“Anyone with information can make a report by calling 101 or via the Thames Valley Police website, quoting reference 43220416615.

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.”

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