In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Avon and Somerset Police launched an investigation into a series of linked indecent exposure incidents and a sexual assault in the Kingswood area of Bristol. Between Wednesday, 25 February and Thursday, 26 February 2026, three women were targeted by a male suspect. It was reported that the incidents took place in public residential streets, involving sexual gestures, explicit comments, and inappropriate touching.
The investigation established that the suspect carried out multiple offences within a short timeframe. Avon and Somerset Police reported that at 6:50pm on 25 February, a woman on Courtney Road was approached by a male making sexual gestures. Approximately 20 minutes later, the same individual is believed to have targeted a second woman on Bright Street, where he inappropriately touched her before exposing himself. The prosecution reported that a third incident occurred the following afternoon at 3:00pm, again on Courtney Road, involving further indecent exposure.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The police reported that they have already conducted house-to-house and CCTV enquiries to track the suspect’s movements. Avon and Somerset Police described the suspect as a white male, in his late teens to early twenties, of slim build with dark hair. The investigation established that during the first two incidents, he wore a hoodie and baggy denim jeans, while during the third, he was seen in a black hooded puffer coat and black trousers.
Inspector Barny Mabbett noted that targeted patrols have been increased in Kingswood to provide reassurance and gather further evidence. For his actions in Bristol, the suspect is sought for indecent exposure and sexual assault. The judge and legal representatives in such cases typically emphasise that exposure offences are frequently predatory in nature and require robust intervention to prevent escalation into more serious physical violence.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of this Wanted Suspect is as follows:
- Incident Dates: 25 February and 26 February 2026.
- Reference Number: 5226053718.
- Police Force: Avon and Somerset Police.
- Criminal Allegations: Indecent Exposure; Sexual Assault.
- Target Areas: Courtney Road and Bright Street, Kingswood, South Gloucestershire.
- Origin: Suspect sought in the South West area.
Monitoring and Public Protection
The suspect is the subject of an active investigation by the Neighbourhood Policing Team. Due to the nature of his conduct in Kingswood, which involved escalating from gestures to physical touching within 20 minutes, his identification is a priority for local authorities. Authorities state that they are encouraging women and girls to use the StreetSafe tool to report areas where they feel unsafe, as part of a wider strategy to combat public sexual harassment in South Gloucestershire.
As a person wanted for multiple sexual offences, the suspect’s description has been widely circulated to officers on patrol. Authorities state that his history of repeated targeting on Courtney Road suggests a familiarity with the local area. Anyone who recognises the male or has dashcam footage from Kingswood on the dates in question is urged to contact 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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