Police issue update after woman sexually assaulted and punched in Preston Cemetery
Police have provided an update after a woman was sexually assaulted and punched in Preston Cemetery.
The frightening ordeal took place near to the entrance of the cemetery, where it meets New Hall Lane and Blackpool Road, on the afternoon of Thursday, March 19, while she was walking her kids home from school.
The woman claims a male jumped out of what she thinks was a dark blue Volkswagen Passat and grabbed her breasts before punching her in the face after she told him to ‘slow down’.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said at the time: “As a force, we take reports of Violence Against Women and Girls incredibly seriously and will continue to investigate any reports appropriately.”
An investigation was launched with an appeal for any witnesses to come forward.
Providing a fresh update today, a spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “No arrests have been made yet and we are still appealing for witnesses.”
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log 1025 of 19th March.