Police release CCTV image following reports of sexual offences

The force has received three reports in recent weeks and is treating the offences as linked.

On Saturday, June 24, a woman was walking her dog in Foster Hill Road at around 9pm, close to the entrance into Bedford Park, when a man indecently exposed himself.

A second report was received on Wednesday, July 5, from a teenager who said she was sexually assaulted in Foster Hill Road, Bedford at around 12.55pm.

The third report came in on the same day after a woman was sexually assaulted on the same road.

Detectives have now released a CCTV image of someone they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries.

Detective Inspector Victoria Willett, from Bedfordshire Police’s Public Protection Unit, said: “At this point in time, we believe all the incidents are linked.

“We are appealing to anyone who knows this individual to come forward. We would also encourage this person to come forward and talk to us at their earliest opportunity.

“We understand these incidents are concerning. Our team of officers are carrying out regular patrols in the area and our dedicated teams are progressing the investigation as quickly as we can.”

Anyone with information can report it via the force’s online reporting centre or by calling 101, quoting Operation Safespace.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or visit the Crimestoppers website.