Police are looking for information and witnesses after a woman reported being followed in Bristol city centre and pushed into a doorway.
The woman had been walking along the Haymarket between about 5am and 5.30am on Sunday, January 30, when she saw a man watching her. The man then began to follow her along the road towards Bridewell Street and, in Rupert Street, he suddenly ran up behind her and tried to push her into a shop doorway.
She managed to struggle free and ran back towards the Haymarket until she came across a group of some four people near the Premier Inn. Seeing that she was in distress, they stayed with her until her boyfriend came to collect her, police said.
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The woman reported the incident at around 6am and the investigation is ongoing. Avon and Somerset Police shared a description today (Tuesday, March 22) in hope of tracking down witnesses.
The man is described as Black, aged between 20 and 25, between 5ft6 and 6ft tall, slim and clean shaven, with dark hair shaved at the sides and a bit longer on top. He was wearing a green camouflage coat and slim fitting dark trousers.
Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area and saw the incident, or may have any other footage or information which could help their investigation. If you can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222023905, or complete an online appeals form.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.
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