Appeal for information following sexual assault, Dumfries
Officers are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault in Dumfries.
Around 9.45pm on Saturday, 7 June, 2025, a woman was sexually assaulted within a close on High Street.
Officers are keen to speak to a man who stopped to help the woman following the incident.
Detective Constable Richard Davidson said: “We understand that incidents of this nature can cause concern for the local community but please be assured we are doing everything we can to identify the person responsible.
"We have carried out extensive enquiries so far, including reviewing CCTV, and I believe this man may be able to assist with our investigation and I would urge him to get in touch with us.
“If anyone who was in the area at this time has private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage from that evening, please check for anything which may be of significance and contact police.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3716 of 7 June. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.
