Appeal to Urge Victim to Contact Police

Police have become aware of an incident from social media which reportedly happened in the area of Basselton Woods in Thornaby around 4:30pm yesterday, Thursday 18^th April, involving a lone female dog walker.

Officers are yet to receive a report from the victim of this incident and would urge her to come forward and report it directly to police.

Reassurance patrols are being carried out in the area and enquiries are being conducted with council colleagues regarding CCTV.

Again, officers would like to urge the victim to contact Cleveland Police by calling 101, as well as any witnesses or anyone with information.  

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.