Police Investigate Male Sexual Assault
Dec 4th, 2009 | By Duncan Smith | Isle of Wight News From The Island PulseDetectives on the Isle of Wight are investigating an alleged sexual assault in Newport.
Police officers were called shortly before 4.00am this morning (Friday, December 4th, 2009).
Detective Sergeant Gary Lyons of Isle of Wight CID said:
“It’s alleged a young man was sexually assaulted by another man in Newport town centre. The victim had spent time with a group of men and women he’d met in Yates’s bar in Newport High Street on Thursday night.
“The exact circumstances, and motive for the alleged assault, are not clear at this time. Enquiries are continuing to trace a possible suspect.
Scenes of crime officers completed a forensic examination in Newport High Street this morning. Detectives would like to hear from anyone with information who was in or near Yates’s bar during Thursday night and the early hours of this morning.”
Anyone with information can phone Isle of Wight CID at Newport Police Station on 101. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call 0845 045 45 45.
