Suffolk Constabulary has launched an investigation after a woman reported being attacked by a stranger on a Lowestoft beach during the evening of Wednesday, April 8.
Detectives are seeking witnesses to the alleged incident, which occurred near the East Point Pavilion off Marine Parade at approximately 11pm. The timing coincided with what had been recorded as the warmest day of the year.
According to the victim’s account, a man cycling along the seafront approached her as she walked on the sand. Officers said the individual initially engaged the woman by suggesting an embrace before the encounter escalated into an alleged sexual assault.
The complainant, a woman aged in her twenties, told police the stranger touched her inappropriately over her clothing, targeting her breasts and bottom. He subsequently attempted to kiss her during the confrontation, investigators confirmed.
Following the reported assault, the suspect departed the scene on his bicycle, leaving officers working to identify him through witness appeals and any available evidence from the popular coastal location.
Police have issued a description of the man they wish to trace in connection with the allegation. He is characterised as white with a slim physique, standing around five feet eight inches tall. At the time of the incident he wore denim jeans paired with a jacket and was sporting a beige baseball cap.
Suffolk Constabulary emphasised the importance of public assistance in progressing their enquiries, urging anyone who may have been in the vicinity of the beachfront that evening to come forward. Investigators are particularly keen to hear from individuals who may have noticed a man matching the description cycling in the area during the late-night hours.
The force has asked potential witnesses or anyone holding relevant information to contact Lowestoft Police directly, providing reference number 37/19840/26 when making contact.
The beach location where the alleged assault unfolded is a well-frequented stretch of the Suffolk coastline, particularly during warmer weather when visitor numbers typically increase. The East Point Pavilion serves as a recognisable landmark along Marine Parade, making it a familiar reference point for those familiar with the town’s seafront.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the investigation’s progress or whether any suspects have been identified through initial enquiries.
