A WOMAN has allegedly been sexually assaulted near a church, with locals urged to check their gardens and bins for “unknown female clothing”.
Devon and Cornwall Police said a man had seriously sexually assaulted a woman near Lifton Methodist Church at about 1am on August 2.
The woman is said to have been attacked near Lifton Church (file image)
Cops are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of Castle Street in Launceston, Cornwall, who were driving on the A388 through Liftondown into Lifton and anyone who had been in the car park at Strawberry Fields Farm Shop that night.
The force is also appealing for anyone who has relevant dashcam or doorbell footage recorded between 11pm on the Friday and 2am on the Saturday to also come forward.
Det Insp Emma Lefort said: “We are appealing for dashcam footage from anyone who was either driving in that area or parked with motion activated dashcams between 11pm on Friday 1 August and 2am on Saturday 2 August.
“We are particularly interested in hearing from those in the area of Castle Street, Launceston, or the A388 through Liftondown and into Lifton. We would also be keen to speak with anyone who was using the car park at Strawberry Fields Farm Shop that night, perhaps for camping.
“Incidents of this nature understandably cause great concern in the local community but I can assure people that robust efforts are ongoing in this investigation and officers are working hard to both support the victim and to identify the offender.
If you can help with any further information please get in touch via the force’s website or telephone 101 quoting crime reference 50250201293.
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