Woman sexually assaulted between Aldi and Lidl after night out in Bristol

A woman was sexually assaulted by a man between Lidl and Aldi supermarkets in Bristol. She was attacked as she walked home after a night out with friends in the Gloucester Road area.

She was attacked on Muller Road between 11pm on Friday 19 April and 1am on Saturday 20 April. She is not believed to have known her attacker.

The man was described as white, of slim build, with gray, white or blond shoulder-length hair that was unkempt. She added that he was of average height with no facial hair and was wearing dark trousers and a dark bomber jacket.

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Police officers have been reviewing CCTV from the area as part of their ongoing investigation into this attack. They also visited properties in the area, asking if anyone had seen the man during the sexual assault.

Detective Constable Molly Finch, part of Avon and Somerset Police’s rape and sex crime investigation team, Operation Bluestone, said: “This is a traumatic crime and we are doing everything we can to make sure the victim gets the support she needs.

“It can be distressing for victims to see details of what happened to them online or in the media, so we wanted to progress our initial inquiries before making a public appeal.

“Were you in Gloucester Road or Muller Road on the Friday night of this attack? Or did you see something that, upon reflection and knowing that this attack happened, now looks suspicious?

“If you did, or if you recognize the description of the offender, please contact us as soon as possible.”

Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed anything suspicious at the time, particularly between Lidl and Aldi, where the attack took place, to get in touch. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting the reference number 5224100682 .

Victims of rape or sexual assault, recent or not recent, can self-refer to The Bridge, a Sexual Assault Referral Center available 24/7 365 days a year. Visit their website or call 0117 342 6999. You can also visit www.thisisnotanexcuse.org for details of charities and organizations that are experts in supporting victims of sex crime.

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