In 2026, South Yorkshire Police released a composite e-fit image and issued an appeal for public assistance following an indecent offence committed within Western Park in Sheffield.
The incident occurred late on the evening of 23 August 2026 at approximately 9:15 PM. According to investigating officers, a member of the public was entering Western Park through the gateway directly opposite Sheffield Children’s Hospital when he heard someone shouting for help from within the bordering bushes.
Believing an individual was in genuine distress, the man walked towards the sounds to offer assistance. Upon approaching, an unknown male emerged and immediately began committing a lewd act in plain view. The victim retreated from the park and alerted police.
Specialist officers interviewed the victim and compiled a detailed composite likeness to assist with public identification.
The suspect is described as:
White male
Aged in his 70s
Short grey hair
Wearing glasses
South Yorkshire Police are urging local residents, park visitors, hospital staff, and passers-by who recognise the individual or who were in the vicinity of Western Park on the night of 23 August to come forward.
Anyone with information that could assist in identifying the suspect is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or by submitting details online through the force’s reporting portal, quoting incident number 933 of 23 August 2026.
Confidential reports can also be submitted to the independent charity Crimestoppers on freephone 0800 555 111.
Image – Police E-fit Appeal Impression
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