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Police are investigating a series of alleged sexual assaults in Nottingham city centre, believed to involve the same suspect responsible for multiple attacks between 2025 and 2026. Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to, while no further incidents have been reported since September.
Detectives are pursuing leads following multiple reported assaults in Nottingham’s Arboretum area from 2025 to 2026. Nottinghamshire Police have intensified their search efforts, including plain-clothed patrols and further community inquiries, but no new incidents have been reported since September.
Nottinghamshire Police have launched a manhunt for a suspect linked to a series of alleged sexual assaults in the Arboretum area, and Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow has emphasised their ongoing commitment to catch the individual responsible. Authorities are encouraging the public to view the released CCTV footage, urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
What remains unclear — The exact number of assaults attributed to the suspect has not been confirmed by the police.
CCTV released as police search for man linked to sexual assaults in Nottingham
Police have released CCTV as they hunt for a man following a series of alleged sexual assaults in Nottingham city centre.
Detectives believe the same suspect may be responsible for a number of attacks in the Arboretum area between 2025 and 2026.
Two women have reported being assaulted, while two members of the public have also contacted police with information about alleged incidents.
Investigators have since identified a further five potential assaults.
Nottinghamshire Police has now released CCTV footage of a man officers want to speak to as part of their investigation.
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Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow said: ‘These were frightening attacks on women and whilst we are keeping an open mind, we currently believe the same man is responsible.
‘We have carried out extensive lines of inquiry, including comprehensive CCTV trawls to locate the individual and house-to-house inquiries.
‘We have also had plain-clothed patrols in the area at key times so that we can catch him when he least expects it.’
Police said no further incidents have been reported since September, but officers remain determined to identify the person responsible.
DCI Burrow added: ‘Thankfully no other incidents have been reported to us since September.
‘However, our determination remains the same as the first day we received these reports and we won’t stop until the person responsible is in our custody.
‘We would urge the public to please view this footage. Do you know the man in the footage? Are you the man in the footage? Please get in touch with us as soon as possible.’
She added: ‘We know incidents like this can be alarming to the public, but rest assured we are doing everything we can to ensure the person responsible is caught.’
Anyone with information is being urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police.