Woman sexually assaulted near Walsall Arboretum - police step up patrols and share description of suspect
Police are asking the public to come forward with any information
Detectives have launched an investigation after a woman was sexually assaulted at Walsall Arboretum.
The woman was walking along a trail path between Walsall Country Park and Walsall Arboretum when she was assaulted, at around 4pm on Tuesday (June 23).
The suspect has been described as an older man, around 5ft 8ins tall, white, slim and with a slight pink tan tone.
He’s described as having yellowy/brown teeth, blue eyes and with deep smile lines around his mouth.
He also had short, patchy grey hair as well as a short grey beard.
The suspect is understood to have been wearing a t-shirt with a round neck, long trousers and a light-weight jacket.
Since the assault took place, officers have searched the area and are supporting the woman to get a full account of what happened. The force said officers have been patrolling the arboretum too.
West Midlands Police has urged anyone with information to call 101 and quote crime number 20/297326/26.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.