Witnesses urged to come forward after woman is threatened in Leicester

Officers are appealing for two men to come forward after a woman was threatened by a man off Leicester’s London Road.

The incident happened shortly after 5.30pm on Saturday 19 March.

The victim, who is in her 20s, was chased by a man who was carrying a glass bottle in College Street. The man eventually walked away and the woman was not injured.

Two men, who were sat in a parked silver or black car, spoke to the woman following the incident.

A 28-year-old man from Leicester was later arrested on suspicion of affray and was released on bail.

PC Taylor, the investigating officer, said: “I’d like to speak to the two men who witnessed this incident as they may have information that could help my investigation.

“I’d like to assure them they’re not in any trouble, but could assist enquiries. If you were one of those people, please get in touch.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 22*159049.

Alternatively call 101.