Thames Valley Police has released an image of a man it wants to speak to after two women were touched in the street 15 minutes apart on 24 June. How to help.
Thames Valley Police has released an image of a man it wants to speak to after two women were sexually assaulted in central Reading within about 15 minutes of each other. The force published the appeal on Monday 26 October (Thames Valley Police).
Both incidents happened on the morning of Wednesday 24 June. The force says:
- at about 8.11am, a man approached a woman on Oxford Road, outside McDonald’s, and touched her inappropriately over her clothing
- about 15 minutes later, the same man approached a woman on Castle Hill, outside Lightbox, and touched her inappropriately over her clothing
The image is on the force’s appeal page. The force says the man in it “may have vital information” to help the investigation. It has not said that anyone has been arrested.
PC Jacques Mitchell, the investigating officer, said: “If you recognise this man or if this is you, please get in touch.”
What it means for you
If you recognise the man in the force’s image, or you were on Oxford Road or Castle Hill that morning and saw something, you can contact Thames Valley Police:
- report online through the Thames Valley Police website
- or call 101
Quote the reference for the incident you are reporting:
- 43260318028 for the Oxford Road incident
- 43260319967 for the Castle Hill incident
To stay completely anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
In an emergency, always call 999.
Sources
- Thames Valley Police, “Image released in connection with sexual assault, Reading”, 26 October 2026, for the times, places, references and the officer’s words.
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