A FRANTIC hunt is underway for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted outside a shopping centre. The horror attack, near Victoria Shopping Centre in Nottingham, took place at around 4.45am today. Detectives are now searching for any potential witnesses that may have seen the "distressing incident" in York Street.
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A pathway at Victoria Bus Station is now cordoned off with police tape as investigations continue. Pedestrians have been told to divert from the path using the adjoining car park, with both entrances to the station blocked off by the cordon. The station remains open for use and cops have urged anyone with information to get in contact.
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Cops said they're examining CCTV footage in an attempt to track down a man who may be connected to the attack. Detective Constable Laura Manley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a distressing incident for the victim and we are working hard to track down the person responsible.
"We are currently reviewing local CCTV footage and closely examining the scene, but would also like to hear from any additional witnesses who saw or heard anything that may help our investigation. “Even the smallest piece of evidence may prove vital in this investigation.”.
