Police investigate New Year's Day sex assault

A WOMAN was sexually assaulted as she walked through town early on New Year's Day, police today revealed.

Police in Liskeard are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted.

The incident took place at around 1.30am on New Year's Day. The victim was a woman in her 30s.

The woman was walking through the Cattle Market Car Park, into Varley Lane and past Bowling Green Court at the time of the incident.

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As she approached the cut through which leads into Lanchard Road, she felt a push to the back of her head and was threatened by a man. She also felt her dress being pulled up from behind.

She turned and ran but sustained whiplash injuries as a result of being pushed in the back of her head.

The man is said to have had a Cornish accent.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police on 101, quoting reference BD/13/5.