Overview
- Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for the witness known as Sophia, believed to be in her 20s, to come forward via 101 or the website quoting 50260021188.
- The assault occurred around 3am on 12 September 2025 on New George Street in Plymouth.
- Police say the man engaged the woman in conversation, attempted to pull down her top, then dragged her to the ground and covered her mouth.
- The victim’s scream alerted Sophia, who gave the woman her jacket and walked her home after the attacker fled.
- The suspect is described as white, in his early 20s, with forearm tattoos and a black puffa-style jacket.