Officers making progress in Corby sex attack investigation

The victim was assaulted in a wooded area
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Police investigating a shocking sex attack in a wooded area near Corby's town centre say they are making progress.

The victim, a woman in her 30s, was sexually assaulted behind the international swimming pool in George Street between 9pm and 9.15pm on Monday night (September 7).

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A police helicopter hovered over the town looking for the suspect but no arrests have yet been made.

The victim was attacked in the wooded area behind Corby's international pool.The victim was attacked in the wooded area behind Corby's international pool.
The victim was attacked in the wooded area behind Corby's international pool.

Today (Thursday) a force spokesman said they are "making progress" and have had a couple of calls from members of the public since they appealed for witnesses.

The spokesman said: "The suspect is described as a mixed race man, about 6ft, of medium build with short, dark hair.

"He was wearing a white T-shirt with a colourful design on it and a gold chain around his neck."

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The victim is being supported by specially-trained officers.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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