Alarm Raised After 14-Year-Old Boy Encountered Indecent Man Near Cemetery in Daylight

Table of Contents

• Urgent Manhunt Launched
• Details of the Incident
• Description of the Suspect
• Appeal for Witnesses
• Contact Information

An urgent manhunt has been initiated following the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy during a frightening daytime incident.

The boy was walking near a cemetery on October 23 when he was approached by a man who is said to have "inappropriately touched himself" in front of the teenager.

Described as being between 20 and 30 years old, the man approached the young boy and attempted to engage him in conversation, according to police.

He then allegedly proceeded to reach into his trousers and inappropriately touch himself in front of the young victim.

Authorities are urgently searching for the man, who is described as white, of medium build, and approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, with black hair and no facial hair.

At the time of the alleged incident, he was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a black top.

A runner who witnessed the disturbing scene stopped to check on the boy's well-being, as reported by the police.

Officers are appealing to this runner to come forward and provide any information that may assist the investigation.

The Isle of Wight Constabulary is requesting anyone who was in the Cemetery Road area around 4:30 PM to come forward.

The police stated: “We would also like to hear from anyone else who may have been in the vicinity at the time of the incident and recalls seeing a man matching the description provided.

“Even if you did not see the man, do you recognize the description? Do you have any footage, including mobile phone or CCTV, that may help us?”

“If you can assist us with any of the above, please call 101 and reference incident number 44250480622.”

The alleged assault occurred on Cemetery Road, SouthamptonCredit: Google Maps