Stowmarket sexual assault – update on arrest

A man arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault that occurred in Stowmarket last week has been released without charge.

The attack took place between 5.45am and 6am on Wednesday 19 November along a path off Iliffe Way.

A woman aged in her 30s reported that she was out running when she was approached by an unknown man who pulled her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.

On Sunday 23 November, police arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of attempted rape and sexual assault. He was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning but has now been eliminated from the inquiry and will face no further police action.

The victim continues to be supported by specialist trained officers and she has been assisting detectives with their enquiries.

The suspect is described as white, approximately 5ft 10ins in height, of medium build and was wearing a dark woolly beanie hat. He also wore a thick, dark rain jacket and dark trousers, and is reported to have smelled strongly of cigarettes and cannabis.

Anyone who has any information in connection with this incident, should contact West CID at Bury St Edmunds Police Station, quoting reference 37/65640/25, via:

Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Phone: Call 101

Crimestoppers: Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999

Support Available

If you or someone you know has been a victim of a sexual assault or rape, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police. 

For more information and to find the support services available to you, please visit our support pages: How to report rape, sexual assault or other sexual offences | Suffolk Constabulary

In an emergency, call 999