Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ in broad daylight attack at country park – as cops hunt man in his 30s

A WOMAN was allegedly sexually assaulted at a park in a sickening broad daylight attack. Cops have stepped up patrols in the area as detectives hunt a man described as white and aged in his 30s. The sexual assault reportedly happened in a wooded area of Newstead and Annesley Country Park in Nottinghamshire. The force said the incident occurred shortly after 11am on Tuesday (August 4). Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Officers have launched a major investigation and increased their presence in the area. Detective Inspector Ed Cook, of Nottinghamshire Police, has sought to reassure the community. He said: “While incidents of this nature are extremely rare, they are obviously very concerning for the public. “I would like to reassure people we have a large team of officers working on this investigation and we are doing everything we can to find the person responsible. “The suspect has been described as a white man aged in his 30s. “Public safety remains our top priority and extra patrols will continue to be carried out in the area. Most read in The Sun “I’d also encourage the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or concerning behaviour to us immediately.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.