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Torquay sex assault witness needed

Can you identify man?

Police investigating allegations of a sexual assault on a woman in Torquay have appealed for the public help to identify people who may be able to assist with enquiries.

They've already asked for help identifying a man walking [pictured] and two people in a vehicle. The two in people in the vehicle have since been identified and spoken to by officers.

The incident is reported have taken place on East Street at the junction of St Efrides Road at around 1.20 a.m. on Sunday 9 August. Police have charged a man from Torquay and he remains in custody.

Investigating officer DC Martin Key, said: “Whilst we have charged a man in connection to this incident, we are urgently trying to identify a potential witness who may have information vital to the investigation.

“The man pictured is believed to be a white male and was walking from Laburnum Row onto East Street in the direction of Torquay police station, at the time of the incident. If you believe you know this man, or if indeed you think this may be you, please contact police on 101.”

Anyone who knows the man pictured is asked to contact police on 101 quoting CR/065657/20.

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