Woman ‘sexually assaulted near church’ as cops launch urgent probe and urge any witnesses to come forward

COPS have launched an urgent probe after a woman was sexually assaulted near a church as they urge any witnesses to come forward.

The shocking attack happened in Liftondown, Devon, at the weekend sparking a police investigation.

A woman was sexually assaulted near a Methodist church in Devon this weekend

The woman was sexually assaulted by a man at around 1am on Saturday, August 2, Devon and Cornwall Police say.

The attack happened near the Methodist church on the A388 in Liftondown.

She is currently being supported by specially trained officers.

Detective Inspector Neil Lloyd said: “The female victim is being supported by specially trained officers as our enquiries are continuing.

“We are currently appealing for dashcam footage from anyone who was driving in that area between midnight and 2am on Saturday 2 August.

“Incidents of this nature understandably cause great concern in the local community, and we urge anyone with any information to contact us.”