Peterborough: Three women sexually assaulted near bridge

Police said the women were attacked on the footbridge between Marholm Road and Wedgwood Way, Peterborough

Police are hunting a man who they believe sexually assaulted three women in separate attacks.

Cambridgeshire Police said they were assaulted on or near a footbridge between Marholm Road, Walton, and Wedgwood Way, Bretton, Peterborough.

The women were attacked between 22 and 29 January sometime between 06:30 and 07:30 GMT.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 30s or 40s. On at least two occasions he was wearing dark clothing.

Police said patrols have been increased in the area.

Sgt Andy Gladders said: "These sexual assaults were traumatic for the victims, and I'd encourage anyone with information to come forward.

"The neighbourhood policing team are patrolling in the area and the serious crime team are following all possible lines of inquiry."