Police are investigating a series of reported sexual assaults in the Buxton area, which they believe are linked.

Derbyshire Constabulary say the latest incident took place close to the junction of the A515 and Harpur Hill Road.

A woman in her 30s was grabbed from behind by a man wearing dark clothing who sexually assaulted her. The woman was able to free herself from his grip and run home – she was not physically hurt.

It's the third report in recent weeks of a man sexually assaulting women in the town.

The first incident took place in Pavilion Gardens at around 10pm on 18 November and involved a teenage girl being sexually assaulted by an unknown man.

The second occurred two days later in Byron Street at around midnight, where a man attempted to grab a woman in her 40s.

Detectives are now linking the three incidents and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward in order to help with their enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Nicola Bateman said: “My team are currently working through a number of lines of enquiry in relation to these incidents and I would urge anyone who has any information to come forward.

“It may be that you know a man who has been acting differently in recent weeks, or you may have seen someone in the area at the time of any of the incidents who may be of interest to the team – all information is vital to ensure that we have as many opportunities to bring whoever is responsible for these incidents to justice.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 21000705684:

• Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

• Twitter – direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact

• Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs.

• Phone – call 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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