In 2026, South Wales Police detectives released an e-fit likeness and issued an urgent public appeal for information following a sexual assault committed against a woman in the Merthyr Dyfan area of Barry.
The incident occurred during the early morning hours between 5:30 AM and 8:00 AM on Sunday 12 July 2026. According to investigating officers, a woman was walking home after visiting a nearby convenience shop when she was intercepted by an unknown male who subjected her to a sexual assault.
Specialist officers launched an extensive investigation across the Vale of Glamorgan policing division, conducting widespread house-to-house inquiries and examining local CCTV networks to trace the offender’s path. While detectives confirmed that no further connected offences have been reported in the immediate area, an e-fit image of the suspect was compiled and released to the public.
The suspect is described as:
White male aged in his twenties
Approximately 5ft 4in to 5ft 6in in height with a stocky build
Light brown hair and clean-shaven
Dressed in grey tracksuit bottoms and holding a can of lager at the time of the attack
South Wales Police highlighted their commitment to investigating all reports of sexual offending thoroughly, urging anyone who recognises the description or composite image to come forward immediately.
Members of the public with information, security camera recordings, or dashcam footage from the Merthyr Dyfan area around the time of the assault can contact South Wales Police by dialling 101, submitting a report online, and quoting reference number 2600222188.
Confidential disclosures can also be made through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Image – Police E-fit Appeal Impression
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