Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Lancaster.
Police were called after the victim, a middle aged woman, reported that a man had entered her house and sexually assaulted her while she lay in bed.
The incident happened at about 11pm last night (Thursday 10th September 2021) in the Morley Road area of the town.
Detectives have launched an investigation and a search is underway for the offender – described as short male, wearing a light coloured jacket and dark trousers.
Police are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with information to get in touch. They are especially keen to speak to anyone who may have doorbell camera footage, dashcam or CCTV to get in touch.
Extra police patrols will be in the area if anyone has information or concerns and wishes to speak to an officer directly.
Detective Chief Inspector James Edmonds, of West CID, said: “I appreciate that the report of an incident of this nature – while thankfully rare – will cause concern in the local area and I would reassure people that we are doing all we can to identify and apprehend the offender.
“The victim is being supported by officers and I have a team of detectives and uniformed officers who are working on the case.
“I would appeal to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area yesterday evening or who has any footage which could assist should get in touch.”
• You can call with information on 101 quoting log 1635 of Sept 9th. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
UPDATE, 14th September 2021: A man has been charged following this report of a sexual assault in Lancaster.
Over the weekend a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence. Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Jack Burns, 24, of no fixed address was last night (September 13th) charged with sexual assault, burglary and Section 47 assault.
He has been remanded to appear before magistrates in Preston this morning