Police release CCTV two years on from Bedford sex attack

Bedfordshire Police wants to speak to people seen on CCTV in 2021

Police want to speak to people seen on CCTV two years ago who may have vital information about a serious sexual assault that occurred in a town centre.

Bedfordshire Police said a woman was attacked in Bedford at about 01:30 GMT on Friday, 26 November 2021.

Officers will be carrying out special patrols in the town on Friday night as it marks the anniversary and looks to clamp down on violence against women.

The force said it would leave "no stone unturned" to find those responsible.

It said the CCTV image was taken in the area at the time of the attack.

Officers will also be in the town centre on Friday for Project Firefly, which aims to ensure women do not face unwanted and unacceptable behaviour in bars and clubs.

A number of premises in the county have received training on how to spot and report predators.

Det Insp Colin Nelson, who is leading the sex assault investigation, said: "We will leave no stone unturned when it comes to pursuing those responsible for this attack, having carried out a substantial number of enquiries already to trace those responsible.

"We are working to support the victim and we are doing everything we can to ensure we get justice for her."

He added: "We are keen to speak to the people pictured as we believe they may have some vital information which can help us with our enquiries.

"We would also like to speak to anyone who was in High Street, Harpur Street, Silver Street or Hawes Street and may have witnessed anyone acting suspiciously."

Anyone with information has been asked to contact police or Crimestoppers anonymously.