Detectives hunting serious sex attacker are looking for someone with this distinctive tattoo

A woman in her 30s was seriously sexually assaulted in Tredegar

Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault are searching for a man with a distictive tattoo.

Gwent Police is appealing for information after a woman in her 30s was sexually assaulted in Cripps Avenue, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent.

The incident took place between 10.30pm on Saturday, June 15, and 12.30am on Sunday, June 16.

The woman is being supported by specialist officers.

The force wants to trace a man with a distinctive tattoo on his left forearm.

An artist's impression of the tattoo was released by Gwent Police on Thursday, with officers urging the man or anyone who recognises the tattoo to get in touch.

Officers are also keen to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell camera footage from the Cripps Avenue and Cefn Golau area around the time of the incident.

Gwent Police Detective Inspector Leigh Holborn is leading the investigation.

"As part of our enquiries, we are eager to trace the man with this distinctive left arm tattoo who may hold vital information to our investigation," he said.

"We would urge him or anyone who recognises this tattoo to get in contact.

"We continue to appeal for information and would urge anyone who may have seen anything to come forward that could help with the investigation.

"We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have dash-cam footage, CCTV or doorbell camera footage from the Cripps Avenue/Cefn Golau area around the time of the incident."

After the incident, Gwent Police issued the following advice to residents:

• If you’re out at night, try to avoid dark or dimly lit areas and stick to main paths.
• When you’re heading out somewhere, try to let someone know where you’re going and how long you’ll be out for.
• Always make sure you have a charged mobile phone with you in case of an emergency.
• If you see someone acting suspiciously or if something just doesn’t feel right, call 101 or dial 999 in an emergency.
• If you feel uneasy, ask a passer-by for help or head towards a nearby shop. If you are in immediate danger, shout for help or if you have an alarm, use it to make as much noise as possible.

Anyone with information or footage that could help with the enquiry is asked to call Gwent Police on 101, quoting log 309 of 07/08/19.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit https://crowd.in/8Ncxqk.

Gwent Police can also be contacted via direct message on its Facebook and Twitter social media pages.