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Pixies Concert Sexual Assault Investigation
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Incident Overview
On June 26, two women reported being groped and touched in an intimate manner while standing in the crowd at the Pixies Eden Sessions concert held at the Eden Project near St Austell. Devon and Cornwall Police identified the behavior as antisocial and classified the reports as sexual assault.
Police Investigation and Appeal
Detectives have released a photograph of a man they believe may possess information relevant to the case. Officers emphasized that the appeal follows a lengthy period since the incident, noting that investigators first sought to identify suspects through other means before making the image public. The police are asking anyone who recognises the individual or who has any details about the event to contact them.
Official Statements & Responses
A force spokesperson said the department is conscious of the time elapsed since the assault and that investigators have exhausted other investigative avenues before issuing the public appeal. The spokesperson added that the police hope the man in the released image can assist with their enquiries.
How to Provide Information
Members of the public who can identify the man or who have relevant information are instructed to call Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 or email 101@dc.police.uk. Calls and emails should quote crime references 50260166071 and 50260166098 to aid the investigation.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are aware of the length of time since the incident before releasing this appeal.” — force spokesperson — force spokesperson
- “We are aware of the length of time since the incident before releasing this appeal. Investigators aim to exhaust enquiries to enable them to identify suspects through other means before releasing images in the community.” — force spokesperson — force spokesperson