A group of teenage boys sexually harassed a woman in Cheltenham town centre, making disturbing threats, including insinuations of rape. The incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, May 28, around 7:50pm as the woman walked along Winchcombe Street.
The boys, estimated to be between 16 and 18 years old, followed her and continued to shout after her even after she veered onto Albian Street. Although the woman was physically unharmed, she was left deeply shaken by the experience.
Witnesses described the group as consisting of eight to ten white boys, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, all dressed in tracksuits. Some of the youths were riding bicycles at the time.
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Gloucestershire Police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the group. Anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage from the Winchcombe Street area around the time of the incident is encouraged to come forward. Additionally, other potential victims who may have faced similar harassment by the group are urged to contact the authorities.
To reassure local residents, police officers will be patrolling the area during early evenings. Those with concerns or information related to the incident are advised to speak directly with officers or report through the Gloucestershire Police website using occurrence number 53260040646.