The Gloucestershire Constabulary released a CCTV image on February 16, 2026, to identify a male suspect who sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl on Westgate Street in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, on January 7, 2026.
The incident happened between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM near the McDonald’s restaurant when the girl was pulled into a shop doorway. A male suspect touched her underneath her clothing and underwear without her consent before she was able to leave the scene after a group of males intervened.
Officers believe the male suspect is approximately 17 or 18 years old. Residents and business owners in the area are asked to check their doorbell cameras, dashcams, and private CCTV for any footage that might show the individual.
Police are particularly asking for help from the Matson and Robinswood neighbourhood. According to crime data from the Gloucestershire Constabulary, there were 30 violence and sexual offences reported in that community during December 2025.
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