Wick attack - fresh appeal

Force widen plea to the public on towncentre incident

POLICE have made a renewed plea to the public to help them solve the case of assault on a woman. She was attacked at the foot of steps leading from Bridge Street to Kirk Lane. Now officers have widened the investigation area. They want to hear from any potential witnesses who were in the vicinity of Anderson Lane, Kirk Lane, Harper’s Bar, Back Bridge Street between 9.45pm and 11.15. Local area inspector, Nick Clasper said: “I want anyone who was in the vicinity around that time to come forward, even if they don’t think they have seen the assailant or the incident itself.” He added: “I would like to reassure the community that we remain committed to resolving this reported incident. A high visibility police present will be in the are speaking to members of the public. Anyone with information should make contact with the force on 101 or through Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http:///www.crimestoppers-uk.org/