Woman sexually assaulted by bogus cop

The incident took place near Whybourne Terrace at about 8.30pm on September 3 after the victim walked from the rugby club on Badsley Moor Lane, across Wellgate and up to Hollowgate.

A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said the woman, aged 39, cut through Narrow Twitchell to Whybourne Terrace when she was approached by a man who said he was an undercover police officer.

The spokeswoman added: “The man allegedly grabbed the victim, dragging her into a nearby car park at the back of an accountancy company where he sexually assaulted her.

“The suspect was disturbed several minutes later by a passerby who intervened and called police.”

The suspect is described as a white man between 20 and 26-years-old, around 5ft 9ins tall and of very slim build.

He spoke with a local accent and was wearing a dark coloured baseball cap, a dark zip-up jacket, jeans and trainers. 

He smelled very strongly of aftershave and was carrying a satchel bag across his body.

The police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 1066 of September 3 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.