A MAN dressed in a carer's uniform sexually assaulted an elderly woman in Earley.

Police are hunting for a white man in his 40s who was wearing a navy blue carer's top.

On Wednesday, January 5, an elderly woman was near a property in Meadow Park when she was sexually assaulted.

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The incident happened at about 6pm.

The man was wearing thick black rimmed glasses, is a medium build and around 5ft 8ins tall.

He was also wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a mask, gloves and disposable apron.

Detective Inspector John Wordsworth, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “This is a concerning incident, in which a man described as wearing a carers’ uniform and PPE has sexually assaulted a woman.

“We have not received any similar reports before or after this offence, therefore I believe this is an isolated incident."

Residents have been asked to get in touch with Thames Valley Police if they have seen the man.

Officers are particularly interested in seeing doorbell, dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage in the roads around Meadow Park, Roman Way and Meadow Road.

Adding: “If members of the public could check any footage between about 5.45pm and 6.45pm on Wednesday and contact the force if you have footage of a man matching the description of the offender.

“You can contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or visiting our website, quoting reference 43220005976.

“If you do not wish to speak to the police, you can report anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting Crimestoppers online.”